Gear Ratio Calculator

Compute the ratio between a driving and driven gear, and the resulting output speed.

i = Z₂ / Z₁, N₂ = N₁ / i
  • i = gear ratio
  • Z₁ = driver teeth
  • Z₂ = driven teeth
  • N₁, N₂ = input/output speed

Inputs

teeth

teeth

Result

Enter values and press Calculate.
i = Z₂ / Z₁, N₂ = N₁ / i

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