MechisPulley ratio and belt formulas

Pulley ratio &
belt length.

Sketch an open belt drive. Work out the driven speed, pitch length and shaft spacing from diameters or timing pulley teeth.

Drive inputs

Pulley measurements

Use dimensions at the belt’s pitch line. The preview assumes an open, uncrossed belt.

Drive layout

Pitch circles and belt path at one scale.

Fit a belt you already have

Use its pitch length or tooth count to calculate the spacing between shaft centers.