Belt Length Calculator

The Belt Length calculator solves for either belt length or center distance between two pulleys.

To calculate belt length or center distance:

1.	Select Machine Design > Belt Length Calculator.

The Belt Length Calculator dialog box opens.

 

Parameter	Description
Find	Select whether to calculate the Belt Length or the Center Distance between pulleys
D1	Enter the first pitch diameter
D2	Enter the second pitch diameter
Center Distance	If calculating the belt length, enter the Center Distance
Belt Length	If calculating the center distance, enter the Belt Length
Place data on drawing	Select to insert the calculated data on the drawing

2.	Enter the known values, and then click Solve.

The belt length or center distance value displays.

If the center distance value is unknown, leave the field blank, and then click Solve. The minimum distance is displayed. Click Solve again to solve for the belt length based on the minimum center distance.

3.	Click Close to exit the calculator.