Belt Length Formulas
Open: L = 2C + π(D1+D2)/2 + (D1−D2)²/(4C)
Crossed: L = 2C + π(D1+D2)/2 + (D1+D2)²/(4C)
Speed Ratio = D1/D2
Wrap Angle = 180° − 2×sin⁻¹((D2−D1)/(2C))
Enter two pulley diameters and center distance to find belt length, speed ratio, and wrap angle.
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Open: L = 2C + π(D1+D2)/2 + (D1−D2)²/(4C)
Crossed: L = 2C + π(D1+D2)/2 + (D1+D2)²/(4C)
Speed Ratio = D1/D2
Wrap Angle = 180° − 2×sin⁻¹((D2−D1)/(2C))