Diametral Pitch Formula

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Diametral Pitch is the number of teeth per unit length of the pitch diameter. Check FAQs
Pd=Td
Pd - Diametral Pitch?T - Number of Teeth on Wheel?d - Pitch Circle Diameter?

Diametral Pitch Example

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Here is how the Diametral Pitch equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Diametral Pitch equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Diametral Pitch equation looks like.

0.1935Edit=38000Edit196349Edit
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Diametral Pitch Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Diametral Pitch?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Pd=Td
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Pd=38000196349mm
Next Step Convert Units
Pd=38000196.349m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Pd=38000196.349
Next Step Evaluate
Pd=193.532943890725m⁻¹
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Pd=0.193532943890725mm⁻¹
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Pd=0.1935mm⁻¹

Diametral Pitch Formula Elements

Variables
Diametral Pitch
Diametral Pitch is the number of teeth per unit length of the pitch diameter.
Symbol: Pd
Measurement: Reciprocal LengthUnit: mm⁻¹
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Number of Teeth on Wheel
Number of teeth on wheel is the count of teeths on the wheel.
Symbol: T
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Pitch Circle Diameter
Pitch Circle Diameter is the diameter of the pitch circle.
Symbol: d
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Pitch category

​Go Circular Pitch
Pc=πm
​Go Circular Pitch for Helical Gears
Pc=PNcos(ψ)
​Go Circular Pitch given Number of Teeth on Wheel
Pc=πdT
​Go Diametral Pitch given Circular Pitch
d=πPc

How to Evaluate Diametral Pitch?

Diametral Pitch evaluator uses Diametral Pitch = Number of Teeth on Wheel/Pitch Circle Diameter to evaluate the Diametral Pitch, Diametral Pitch is number of teeth of a gear per inch of its pitch diameter. Diametral Pitch is denoted by Pd symbol.

How to evaluate Diametral Pitch using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Diametral Pitch, enter Number of Teeth on Wheel (T) & Pitch Circle Diameter (d) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Diametral Pitch

What is the formula to find Diametral Pitch?
The formula of Diametral Pitch is expressed as Diametral Pitch = Number of Teeth on Wheel/Pitch Circle Diameter. Here is an example- 0.000153 = 38000/196.349.
How to calculate Diametral Pitch?
With Number of Teeth on Wheel (T) & Pitch Circle Diameter (d) we can find Diametral Pitch using the formula - Diametral Pitch = Number of Teeth on Wheel/Pitch Circle Diameter.
Can the Diametral Pitch be negative?
Yes, the Diametral Pitch, measured in Reciprocal Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Diametral Pitch?
Diametral Pitch is usually measured using the 1 per Millimeter[mm⁻¹] for Reciprocal Length. 1 per Meter[mm⁻¹], 1 per Kilometer[mm⁻¹], 1 per Mile[mm⁻¹] are the few other units in which Diametral Pitch can be measured.
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