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Average Chain Velocity is the velocity of a chain at a specific point, describing the rate of movement of the chain in a geometric system. Check FAQs
v=πDN60
v - Average Chain Velocity?D - Pitch Circle Diameter of Sprocket?N - Speed of Chain Drive Shaft in RPM?π - Archimedes' constant?

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4.2Edit=3.1416167.3Edit479.4626Edit60
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Average Velocity of Chain Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
v=πDN60
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
v=π167.3mm479.462660
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
v=3.1416167.3mm479.462660
Next Step Convert Units
v=3.14160.1673m479.462660
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
v=3.14160.1673479.462660
Next Step Evaluate
v=4.20000008700561m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
v=4.2m/s

Average Velocity of Chain Formula Elements

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Constants
Average Chain Velocity
Average Chain Velocity is the velocity of a chain at a specific point, describing the rate of movement of the chain in a geometric system.
Symbol: v
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Pitch Circle Diameter of Sprocket
Pitch Circle Diameter of Sprocket is the diameter of the circle that passes through the center of the sprocket's teeth in a chain drive system.
Symbol: D
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Speed of Chain Drive Shaft in RPM
Speed of Chain Drive Shaft in RPM is the rotational speed of the shaft that transmits power to the chain drive mechanism in a geometric system.
Symbol: N
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other Formulas to find Average Chain Velocity

​Go Average Chain Velocity given Number of Teeth on Sprocket
v=zPN60

Other formulas in Geometric Relationships for Chain category

​Go Pitch of chain given Pitch Circle Diameter
P=Dsin(3.035z)
​Go Number of Teeth on Sprocket given Pitch Circle Diameter
z=180asin(PD)
​Go Velocity Ratio of Chain Drives
i=N1N2
​Go Speed of Rotation of Driving Shaft given Velocity Ratio of Chain Drives
N1=iN2

How to Evaluate Average Velocity of Chain?

Average Velocity of Chain evaluator uses Average Chain Velocity = pi*Pitch Circle Diameter of Sprocket*Speed of Chain Drive Shaft in RPM/60 to evaluate the Average Chain Velocity, Average Velocity of Chain formula is defined as a measure of the average speed of a chain moving in a conveyor system, which is critical in determining the efficiency and productivity of various industrial processes, including manufacturing, logistics, and material handling. Average Chain Velocity is denoted by v symbol.

How to evaluate Average Velocity of Chain using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Average Velocity of Chain, enter Pitch Circle Diameter of Sprocket (D) & Speed of Chain Drive Shaft in RPM (N) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Average Velocity of Chain

What is the formula to find Average Velocity of Chain?
The formula of Average Velocity of Chain is expressed as Average Chain Velocity = pi*Pitch Circle Diameter of Sprocket*Speed of Chain Drive Shaft in RPM/60. Here is an example- 4.258668 = pi*0.1673*479.4626/60.
How to calculate Average Velocity of Chain?
With Pitch Circle Diameter of Sprocket (D) & Speed of Chain Drive Shaft in RPM (N) we can find Average Velocity of Chain using the formula - Average Chain Velocity = pi*Pitch Circle Diameter of Sprocket*Speed of Chain Drive Shaft in RPM/60. This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Average Chain Velocity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Average Chain Velocity-
  • Average Chain Velocity=Number of Teeth on Sprocket*Pitch of Chain*Speed of Chain Drive Shaft in RPM/60OpenImg
Can the Average Velocity of Chain be negative?
No, the Average Velocity of Chain, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Average Velocity of Chain?
Average Velocity of Chain is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Average Velocity of Chain can be measured.
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