Calculate gear reduction from RPM, torque, and gear ratio or gear teeth to find output RPM, output torque, and gear-type efficiency.
Gear Reduction Formula
The following equation is used to calculate the output values of a gear reduction.
OT = IT * GR
ORPM = IRPM * GR
- Where OT is the output torque
- IT is the input torque
- GR is the gear reduction ratio
- ORPM is the output RPM
- IRPM is the input RPM
To calculate output torque from gear reduction, multiply the input torque by the gear reduction.
Gear Reduction Definition
A gear reduction is defined as the change in torque with respect to a set of interlocking gears.
Gear Reduction Example
How to calculate gear reduction?
- First, determine the input torque.
Measure the input torque.
- Next, determine the gear reduction ratio.
Calculate the gear reduction ratio.
- Finally, calculate the output torque.
Calculate the output torque using the equation above.
FAQ
A gear reduction is a change in RPM or Torque of a rotating object due to two or more interlocking gears. These gears will cause corresponding objects to rotate slower or fast depending on the size of the gears.
A gear is a circular device that when paired together with another gear, produces a change in rotation speed due to different diameters.
