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A circular pitch is the distance along the pitch circle or pitch line between corresponding profiles of adjacent teeth. Check FAQs
Pc=PNcos(ψ)
Pc - Circular Pitch?PN - Normal Pitch?ψ - Helix Angle?

Circular Pitch for Helical Gears Example

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16.5507Edit=15Editcos(25Edit)
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Circular Pitch for Helical Gears Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Circular Pitch for Helical Gears?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Pc=PNcos(ψ)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Pc=15mmcos(25°)
Next Step Convert Units
Pc=0.015mcos(0.4363rad)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Pc=0.015cos(0.4363)
Next Step Evaluate
Pc=0.0165506687844367m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Pc=16.5506687844367mm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Pc=16.5507mm

Circular Pitch for Helical Gears Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Circular Pitch
A circular pitch is the distance along the pitch circle or pitch line between corresponding profiles of adjacent teeth.
Symbol: Pc
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Normal Pitch
Normal Pitch is the distance between similar faces of adjacent teeth, along a helix on the pitch cylinder is normal to the teeth.
Symbol: PN
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Helix Angle
Helix Angle is the angle between any helix and an axial line on its right, circular cylinder, or cone.
Symbol: ψ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)

Other Formulas to find Circular Pitch

​Go Circular Pitch
Pc=πm
​Go Circular Pitch given Number of Teeth on Wheel
Pc=πdT

Other formulas in Pitch category

​Go Diametral Pitch
Pd=Td
​Go Diametral Pitch given Circular Pitch
d=πPc

How to Evaluate Circular Pitch for Helical Gears?

Circular Pitch for Helical Gears evaluator uses Circular Pitch = Normal Pitch/cos(Helix Angle) to evaluate the Circular Pitch, Circular pitch for helical gears is the distance along the pitch circle or pitch line between corresponding profiles of adjacent teeth. Circular Pitch is denoted by Pc symbol.

How to evaluate Circular Pitch for Helical Gears using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Circular Pitch for Helical Gears, enter Normal Pitch (PN) & Helix Angle (ψ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Circular Pitch for Helical Gears

What is the formula to find Circular Pitch for Helical Gears?
The formula of Circular Pitch for Helical Gears is expressed as Circular Pitch = Normal Pitch/cos(Helix Angle). Here is an example- 9930.401 = 0.015/cos(0.4363323129985).
How to calculate Circular Pitch for Helical Gears?
With Normal Pitch (PN) & Helix Angle (ψ) we can find Circular Pitch for Helical Gears using the formula - Circular Pitch = Normal Pitch/cos(Helix Angle). This formula also uses Cosine (cos) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Circular Pitch?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Circular Pitch-
  • Circular Pitch=pi*ModuleOpenImg
  • Circular Pitch=(pi*Pitch Circle Diameter)/Number of Teeth on WheelOpenImg
Can the Circular Pitch for Helical Gears be negative?
No, the Circular Pitch for Helical Gears, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Circular Pitch for Helical Gears?
Circular Pitch for Helical Gears is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Circular Pitch for Helical Gears can be measured.
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