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The Ratio Factor for Gear is the ratio of twice gear teeth to the sum of gear and pinion of gear teeth, considering a formative number of teeth. Check FAQs
Qg=2ZgZg+zp
Qg - Ratio Factor?Zg - Number of Teeth of Gear?zp - Number of Teeth on Pinion?

Ratio Factor for External Gears Example

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Here is how the Ratio Factor for External Gears equation looks like.

1.4286Edit=230Edit30Edit+12Edit
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Ratio Factor for External Gears Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Ratio Factor for External Gears?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Qg=2ZgZg+zp
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Qg=23030+12
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Qg=23030+12
Next Step Evaluate
Qg=1.42857142857143
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Qg=1.4286

Ratio Factor for External Gears Formula Elements

Variables
Ratio Factor
The Ratio Factor for Gear is the ratio of twice gear teeth to the sum of gear and pinion of gear teeth, considering a formative number of teeth.
Symbol: Qg
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Number of Teeth of Gear
The number of teeth of Gear is defined as the number of teeth on gear.
Symbol: Zg
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Number of Teeth on Pinion
Number of Teeth on Pinion is the total number of teeth on the periphery of the smaller gear or also known as the pinion.
Symbol: zp
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Ratio Factor

​Go Ratio Factor for Internal Gears
Qg=2ZgZg-zp

Other formulas in Parameters of Spur Gear category

​Go Circular Pitch of Gear given Diameter and Number of Teeth
Pc=πdz
​Go Diametral Pitch of Gear given Number of teeth and Pitch Circle Diameter
Pd=zd
​Go Diametral Pitch of Gear given Circular Pitch
Pd=πPc
​Go Module of Gear given Diametral Pitch
m=1Pd

How to Evaluate Ratio Factor for External Gears?

Ratio Factor for External Gears evaluator uses Ratio Factor = 2*Number of Teeth of Gear/(Number of Teeth of Gear+Number of Teeth on Pinion) to evaluate the Ratio Factor, Ratio factor for external gears is defined as the ratio of number of teeth on gear to the sum of number of teeth on gear and pinion. Ratio Factor is denoted by Qg symbol.

How to evaluate Ratio Factor for External Gears using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Ratio Factor for External Gears, enter Number of Teeth of Gear (Zg) & Number of Teeth on Pinion (zp) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Ratio Factor for External Gears

What is the formula to find Ratio Factor for External Gears?
The formula of Ratio Factor for External Gears is expressed as Ratio Factor = 2*Number of Teeth of Gear/(Number of Teeth of Gear+Number of Teeth on Pinion). Here is an example- 1.428571 = 2*30/(30+12).
How to calculate Ratio Factor for External Gears?
With Number of Teeth of Gear (Zg) & Number of Teeth on Pinion (zp) we can find Ratio Factor for External Gears using the formula - Ratio Factor = 2*Number of Teeth of Gear/(Number of Teeth of Gear+Number of Teeth on Pinion).
What are the other ways to Calculate Ratio Factor?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Ratio Factor-
  • Ratio Factor=2*Number of Teeth of Gear/(Number of Teeth of Gear-Number of Teeth on Pinion)OpenImg
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