v = πdn/60

Tangential speed of a rotating shaft

Diameter and rotational speed set the linear rim speed.

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Inputs

Linear speed at the outer rim.

Diameter at the considered rim.

Revolutions per minute.

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Result

Select a target and calculate.

Calculation

v = π · d · n / 60

Diameter and rotational speed set the linear rim speed.

Understand the inputs
  • Tangential speed vLinear speed at the outer rim.
  • Outside diameter dDiameter at the considered rim.
  • Rotational speed nRevolutions per minute.
Example

200 mm at 1,500 rpm gives 15.7 m/s.

Assumptions and limits

Rigid circular motion without slip.

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