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The Length of Key is defined as the length of the key which is used to prevent rotation of a machine component or it is the major dimension of the key. Check FAQs
l=1.5(dshaft)
l - Length of Key?dshaft - Diameter of Shaft?

Length of Square Key Example

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Here is how the Length of Square Key equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Length of Square Key equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Length of Square Key equation looks like.

18Edit=1.5(12Edit)
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Length of Square Key Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Length of Square Key?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
l=1.5(dshaft)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
l=1.5(12mm)
Next Step Convert Units
l=1.5(0.012m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
l=1.5(0.012)
Next Step Evaluate
l=0.018m
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
l=18mm

Length of Square Key Formula Elements

Variables
Length of Key
The Length of Key is defined as the length of the key which is used to prevent rotation of a machine component or it is the major dimension of the key.
Symbol: l
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Diameter of Shaft
Diameter of Shaft is defined as the diameter of the hole in the iron laminations that contains the shaft.
Symbol: dshaft
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Length of Key

​Go Length of Rectangular Key
l=1.5(dshaft)
​Go Length of Key based on Crushing Stress in Key
l=F2fct

Other formulas in Design of Key category

​Go Tangential Force at Circumference of Shaft
F=Tmdshaft2
​Go Shear Strength of Key
F=(l)(bk)fs
​Go Crushing Strength of Key
F=(l)(t2)fc
​Go Crushing Stress in Key
fc=F2tl

How to Evaluate Length of Square Key?

Length of Square Key evaluator uses Length of Key = 1.5*(Diameter of Shaft) to evaluate the Length of Key, The Length of Square Key formula is based on the criteria of the diameter of shaft. The dimensions of a key are found are either by empirical relations or from standard tables. Length of Key is denoted by l symbol.

How to evaluate Length of Square Key using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Length of Square Key, enter Diameter of Shaft (dshaft) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Length of Square Key

What is the formula to find Length of Square Key?
The formula of Length of Square Key is expressed as Length of Key = 1.5*(Diameter of Shaft). Here is an example- 18000 = 1.5*(0.012).
How to calculate Length of Square Key?
With Diameter of Shaft (dshaft) we can find Length of Square Key using the formula - Length of Key = 1.5*(Diameter of Shaft).
What are the other ways to Calculate Length of Key?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Length of Key-
  • Length of Key=1.5*(Diameter of Shaft)OpenImg
  • Length of Key=(Tangential Force*2)/(Crushing Stress in Key*Thickness of Key)OpenImg
Can the Length of Square Key be negative?
No, the Length of Square Key, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Length of Square Key?
Length of Square Key is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Length of Square Key can be measured.
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