Belt Speed Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Belt Speed is:

\[ V = \frac{\pi}{2} \cdot D \cdot \frac{\text{RPM}}{60} \]

Where:

\( V \) is the Belt Speed (m/s)
\( D \) is the diameter of the pulley (m)
\( \text{RPM} \) is the rotations per minute

What is Belt Speed?

Belt speed is defined as the linear velocity of the belt on a single conveyor system with a given diameter. It is crucial for determining the efficiency and performance of conveyor systems.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Diameter of Pulley (D) = 0.5 m
Rotations Per Minute (RPM) = 120

Using the formula:

\[ V = \frac{\pi}{2} \cdot 0.5 \cdot \frac{120}{60} \approx 1.57 \, \text{m/s} \]

The Belt Speed (V) is approximately 1.57 m/s.