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The Gear Ratio is the ratio of output gear speed to the input gear speed or the ratio of number of teeth on gear to that on the pinion. Check FAQs
G=Rwheelr
G - Gear Ratio?Rwheel - Radius of Pitch Circle of Wheel?r - Radius of Pitch Circle of Pinion?

Gear Ratio Example

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Here is how the Gear Ratio equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Gear Ratio equation looks like.

1.2157Edit=12.4Edit10.2Edit
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Gear Ratio Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Gear Ratio?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
G=Rwheelr
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
G=12.4mm10.2mm
Next Step Convert Units
G=0.0124m0.0102m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
G=0.01240.0102
Next Step Evaluate
G=1.2156862745098
LAST Step Rounding Answer
G=1.2157

Gear Ratio Formula Elements

Variables
Gear Ratio
The Gear Ratio is the ratio of output gear speed to the input gear speed or the ratio of number of teeth on gear to that on the pinion.
Symbol: G
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radius of Pitch Circle of Wheel
Radius of pitch circle of wheel is radial distance of the tooth measuring from the pitch circle to the bottom of the tooth space.
Symbol: Rwheel
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radius of Pitch Circle of Pinion
The Radius of Pitch Circle of Pinion is the radial distance of the tooth measuring from the pitch circle to the bottom of the tooth space.
Symbol: r
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Gear Ratio

​Go Gear Ratio given Number of Teeth on Wheel and Pinion
G=TZp

Other formulas in Toothed Gear Terminologies category

​Go Torque Exerted on Gear Shaft
τ=Ptdpitch circle2
​Go Work Output on Driven
w=Rcos(α2+Φ)πd2N2
​Go Work Output on Driver
w=Rcos(α1-Φ)πd1N1
​Go Addendum of Pinion
Ap=Zp2(1+TZp(TZp+2)(sin(Φgear))2-1)

How to Evaluate Gear Ratio?

Gear Ratio evaluator uses Gear Ratio = Radius of Pitch Circle of Wheel/Radius of Pitch Circle of Pinion to evaluate the Gear Ratio, Gear Ratio formula is defined as a measure of the ratio of the rotational speed of the wheel gear to that of the pinion gear in a toothed gear system, providing a fundamental characteristic of the gear train's overall performance and efficiency. Gear Ratio is denoted by G symbol.

How to evaluate Gear Ratio using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Gear Ratio, enter Radius of Pitch Circle of Wheel (Rwheel) & Radius of Pitch Circle of Pinion (r) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Gear Ratio

What is the formula to find Gear Ratio?
The formula of Gear Ratio is expressed as Gear Ratio = Radius of Pitch Circle of Wheel/Radius of Pitch Circle of Pinion. Here is an example- 1.215686 = 0.0124/0.0102.
How to calculate Gear Ratio?
With Radius of Pitch Circle of Wheel (Rwheel) & Radius of Pitch Circle of Pinion (r) we can find Gear Ratio using the formula - Gear Ratio = Radius of Pitch Circle of Wheel/Radius of Pitch Circle of Pinion.
What are the other ways to Calculate Gear Ratio?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Gear Ratio-
  • Gear Ratio=Number of Teeth on Wheel/Number of Teeth on PinionOpenImg
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