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The relationship between pulley size (diameter) and RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) can be calculated using the following formula:
\( D_2 = D_1 \cdot \frac{RPM_1}{RPM_2} \)
- \( D_1 \): Diameter of the first pulley (in meters).
- \( RPM_1 \): Rotation rate of the first pulley (in revolutions per minute).
- \( RPM_2 \): Rotation rate of the second pulley (in revolutions per minute).
- \( D_2 \): Diameter of the second pulley (to be calculated).
If the diameter of the first pulley (\( D_1 \)) is 0.5 m, the RPM of the first pulley (\( RPM_1 \)) is 120 RPM, and the RPM of the second pulley (\( RPM_2 \)) is 60 RPM, the diameter of the second pulley would be:
\( D_2 = 0.5 \cdot \frac{120}{60} = 1.0 \, \text{m} \)
This calculator helps determine the diameter of a second pulley based on the diameter and rotation rate of the first pulley and the rotation rate of the second pulley. It is useful in mechanical and engineering applications.
Yes, the calculator supports various units for rotation rate, including RPM, radians/second, degrees/second, and more. All inputs are converted to RPM for accurate calculations.
The calculator accepts diameter inputs in meters, centimeters, inches, feet, and yards, and automatically converts them to meters for the calculation. Results are provided in multiple units for convenience.
Entering zero for any RPM value will result in no calculation, as division by zero is undefined. Please ensure all RPM values are greater than zero.
The results are displayed in multiple units (meters, centimeters, millimeters, feet, inches, yards) to allow you to use the value in your preferred unit.