Minimum clearance Formula

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Minimum clearance is the minimum width of gap present between two given surfaces in clearance fits. Check FAQs
Cmin=Hmin-Smax
Cmin - Minimum Clearance?Hmin - Minimum Limit Size of Hole?Smax - Maximum Limit Size of Shaft?

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3.49Edit=6.5Edit-3.01Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cmin=Hmin-Smax
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cmin=6.5mm-3.01mm
Next Step Convert Units
Cmin=0.0065m-0.003m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cmin=0.0065-0.003
Next Step Evaluate
Cmin=0.00349m
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
Cmin=3.49mm

Minimum clearance Formula Elements

Variables
Minimum Clearance
Minimum clearance is the minimum width of gap present between two given surfaces in clearance fits.
Symbol: Cmin
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Minimum Limit Size of Hole
Minimum limit size of hole is the minimum diameter of holes in clearance fits.
Symbol: Hmin
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Maximum Limit Size of Shaft
Maximum limit size of shaft is the maximum diameter of shaft possible.
Symbol: Smax
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Clearance fits category

​Go Minimum limit size of hole from minimum clearance
Hmin=Cmin+Smax
​Go Maximum limit size of shaft from minimum clearance
Smax=Hmin-Cmin
​Go Tolerance Unit
i=0.45(CD)13+0.001CD
​Go Maximum Clearance
Cmax=Hmax-Smin

How to Evaluate Minimum clearance?

Minimum clearance evaluator uses Minimum Clearance = Minimum Limit Size of Hole-Maximum Limit Size of Shaft to evaluate the Minimum Clearance, Minimum clearance is defined as the minimum width of gap between two given surfaces. In this case positive clearance indicates clearance fit. Minimum Clearance is denoted by Cmin symbol.

How to evaluate Minimum clearance using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Minimum clearance, enter Minimum Limit Size of Hole (Hmin) & Maximum Limit Size of Shaft (Smax) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Minimum clearance

What is the formula to find Minimum clearance?
The formula of Minimum clearance is expressed as Minimum Clearance = Minimum Limit Size of Hole-Maximum Limit Size of Shaft. Here is an example- 3500 = 0.0065-0.00301.
How to calculate Minimum clearance?
With Minimum Limit Size of Hole (Hmin) & Maximum Limit Size of Shaft (Smax) we can find Minimum clearance using the formula - Minimum Clearance = Minimum Limit Size of Hole-Maximum Limit Size of Shaft.
Can the Minimum clearance be negative?
No, the Minimum clearance, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Minimum clearance?
Minimum clearance is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Minimum clearance can be measured.
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