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Electric Motor Driving Speed Reduction ( Gear, Belt, or Chain ) Torque, Force Equation and Calculator

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Use this equation and calculator to determine the torque and force to drive gears, belt, or chain mechanical systems. 

Equation:  

        and          Calculator

Where:

T =   Required Torque, lb-ft
=   Reflected inertia, lb-ft2
Load inertia, lb-ft2
Reduction ratio 
Change of speed, rpm
t =  Time to accelerate the load, seconds
Change speed of shaft, rpm

  

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