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The complete MachineCalcs calculator directory, grouped by workflow. The homepage shows previews; this page keeps the full list in one place.

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Springs

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Gears

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Gear Generator

Generate an involute spur gear profile with live preview and DXF export.

Gear DXF Generator

Generate an involute spur gear DXF for CAD/CAM from module or diametral pitch.

Spur Gear

Spur gear geometry, undercut warning, center distance and DXF export.

Involute Gear

Tooth geometry from module/DP and pressure angle, with a tooth-profile render and DXF export.

Gear Tooth

Involute spur gear tooth thickness, addendum, dedendum, whole depth and undercut margin.

Gear Ratio

Gear ratio with output RPM, torque and vehicle speed from tire size.

Gear Center Distance

Spur gear center distance from module/DP and two tooth counts.

Gear Pitch

Convert module, diametral pitch and circular pitch, plus pitch diameter.

Pitch Diameter

Gear pitch diameter from module, DP or circular pitch and tooth count.

Gear Module

Module from pitch diameter and teeth, with diametral and circular pitch.

Gear Tooth Ratio

Single- or two-stage gear-train ratio and output speed from tooth counts.

Planetary Gear

Epicyclic gear ratio for ring-, sun- or carrier-fixed arrangements.

Worm Gear

Worm drive ratio, center distance, lead angle and self-locking check.

Bevel Gear

Straight bevel gear ratio, pitch cone angles, cone distance, face width, RPM and torque.

Helical Gear

Parallel-shaft helical gear ratio, transverse module, pitch diameters, center distance, axial pitch and lead.

Gear Mesh Force

Tangential, radial and axial tooth loads from torque, pitch diameter, pressure angle, helix angle and service factor.

GD&T

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Machining

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Surface Feet per Minute

Cutting speed (SFM / m·min) and diameter to spindle RPM, with cutting speeds by material.

Cutting Speed

Convert cutting speed to spindle RPM, or calculate actual SFM / m·min from RPM and diameter.

Bore & Stroke

Engine displacement (cc / L / ci) and bore/stroke ratio from bore, stroke and cylinders.

Tap Drill Size

Tap drill diameter for any metric or unified thread at your chosen % thread engagement.

Keyway Dimension

Standard parallel key & keyway dimensions for a shaft per DIN 6885-1.

CNC Speeds and Feeds

Spindle RPM, feed rate, feed per rev and material removal rate from material, tool, flutes and chip load.

Milling Horsepower

Milling material removal rate, cutting power, spindle horsepower, torque and chip load from cut engagement and feed.

Turning Horsepower

Turning material removal rate, cutting power, spindle horsepower, torque and cutting force from speed, feed and depth.

Machining Time

Estimate CNC feed time, cycle time, batch time and parts per hour from toolpath length, feed rate, RPM, chip load and passes.

Machining Cost

Estimate CNC part cost from material, setup, cycle time, shop rate, tooling, secondary work and markup.

Injection Molding Shot Size

Estimate shot weight, barrel utilization, machine capacity range and clamp force from part weight, cavities, runner weight and projected area.

Chip Load

Chip load (feed per tooth) ↔ milling feed rate from RPM and flutes — Vf = fz·Z·n.

Surface Finish

Theoretical turning Ra & Rz from feed and nose radius — or the max feed for a target finish.

Surface Finish Ra/Rz Converter

Approximate conversion between Ra, Rz, RMS and ISO N roughness grade.

Tapping Feed Rate

Tapping feed rate Vf = spindle RPM × thread pitch; the feed per rev equals the pitch.

Drilling Feed Rate

Drilling feed rate, point allowance, cycle time, cutting speed and material removal rate.

Thread Mill Feed

Compensate thread-mill feed for helical interpolation — tool-centre from cutting-edge feed.

Sine Bar

Gauge-block stack for a sine bar set to an angle (or the angle from a stack) — h = L·sin θ.

Ball Nose Stepover

Scallop height between parallel ball-nose passes — or the stepover for a target finish.

Countersink Depth

Plunge depth and chamfer width of a conical countersink from angle, rim and hole diameter.

Drill Point Length

Drill tip allowance and total blind-hole depth from diameter, point angle and full-diameter depth.

Dovetail

Over-pin / between-pin measurement for inspecting a male or female dovetail slide.

Materials

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Hydraulics

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Hydraulic Cylinder Force

Push and pull force with the rod-area differential shown explicitly. Standard ISO bores.

Hydraulic Cylinder

Hydraulic cylinder push/pull force, stroke speed and standard bore sizing.

Cylinder Force

Cylinder push and pull force from bore, rod diameter and pressure.

Hydraulic Pressure

Required bar/psi from target cylinder force, bore, rod and stroke direction.

Hydraulic Pump Flow & HP

Pump output flow and hydraulic/shaft power from displacement, speed and pressure.

Pneumatic Cylinder Force

Air-cylinder extend and retract force from bore, rod, gauge pressure and efficiency.

Pneumatic Air Consumption

Free-air consumption per cycle and per minute for a pneumatic cylinder.

Hydraulic Accumulator Sizing

Gas-charged accumulator volume from usable oil volume, precharge and pressure range.

Hydraulic Motor Torque

Motor torque, required flow and shaft power from displacement, pressure drop and speed.

Hydraulic Reservoir Size

First-pass hydraulic tank volume from pump flow, residence time and usable oil fraction.

Pneumatic Valve Cv

Estimate air valve Cv from flow, upstream/downstream pressure and temperature.

Hydraulic Hose Pressure Drop

Estimate hose pressure loss, oil velocity, Reynolds number and heat loss from flow, bore and viscosity.

O-Ring Gland

O-ring squeeze, stretch and gland fill from cross section, installed diameter and groove dimensions.

HVAC

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Electrical

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Power Transmission

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Pulley

Pulley ratio, driven RPM and belt speed from pulley diameters.

Sprocket

Sprocket ratio, RPM, chain speed and pitch diameters for a chain drive.

Belt Length

Two-pulley belt length and wrap angle from center distance and diameters.

V-Belt Length

Solve V-belt pitch length or center distance, plus wrap angle, ratio, RPM and belt speed.

Chain Length

Roller-chain length in links and mm from sprocket teeth and center distance.

Chain Pull

Roller-chain effective pull, design pull, pitch-line speed and sprocket torque from power and RPM.

Overhung Load

Overhung shaft load, bearing reactions, load amplification and bending moment from torque, pitch diameter and load position.

Bearing Life (L10)

Basic L10 rating life in revolutions and hours from load, speed and rating.

Bearing Load

Equivalent dynamic/static bearing load from radial and axial loads plus catalog X/Y factors.

Timing Belt

Pitch length, length in teeth and pulley pitch diameters for a synchronous (toothed) belt drive.

Lead Screw Torque

Size lead screw torque, available thrust, linear speed and critical RPM from load, lead, efficiency, screw diameter and support layout.

Rack and Pinion

Rack travel per pinion revolution, linear speed and force from module, teeth, RPM and torque.

Belt Tension

Tight-side, slack-side and effective belt tension from power, speed, wrap angle and friction.

Spline Torque Capacity

First-pass spline torque capacity from flank pressure, pitch diameter and engagement length.

Flywheel Energy

Stored rotational energy, inertia and rim speed for a disk, ring or rim flywheel.

Torque Power RPM

Solve shaft power, torque or RPM from P = T x omega in kW/hp and N*m/lbf*ft.

Automotive

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Tire Size

Compare tire diameter, circumference, revs per mile/km and speedometer change from tire sizes.

Wheel Offset

Compare wheel width, offset, spacer, backspacing, inner clearance and outer poke.

Engine RPM

Cruise engine RPM from road speed, tire diameter, transmission gear, final drive and transfer ratio.

Vehicle Speed

Road speed from engine RPM, tire diameter, transmission gear, final drive and transfer ratio.

Gear Speed Table

Speed in 1st through 6th gear from target RPM, tire diameter, transmission ratios and final drive.

Final Drive Ratio

Required axle or final-drive ratio from target RPM, road speed, tire diameter and transmission ratio.

RPM Drop

After-shift RPM, RPM drop and power-band margin from shift RPM and gear-ratio spacing.

Torque Converter Slip

Converter or clutch slip percentage from measured RPM, road speed, tire diameter and drivetrain ratios.

Wheel Torque

Wheel torque and tire contact force from engine torque, gear ratios, efficiency and tire radius.

Aero Drag Horsepower

Aerodynamic drag, rolling resistance and wheel horsepower needed to hold a target road speed.

Quarter Mile

Empirical quarter-mile ET and trap-speed estimate from race weight, engine power and drivetrain efficiency.

Flywheel Inertia

Flywheel inertia, stored energy, rim speed and gear-reflected equivalent vehicle mass.

Stopping Distance

Reaction distance, braking distance and total stopping distance from speed, reaction time and deceleration g.

Brake Line Pressure

Hydraulic brake line pressure from pedal force, pedal ratio, assist multiplier and master cylinder bore.

Brake Master Cylinder Bore

Required master cylinder bore from target line pressure, pedal force, pedal ratio and assist.

Brake Bias

Front/rear brake bias from line pressures, piston area, pad friction, rotor radius and tire radius.

Brake Torque

Disc brake torque, caliper clamp force and tire contact force from pressure, piston area and rotor radius.

Brake Heat

Stop energy and simple front/rear rotor temperature rise from speed, mass, brake bias and rotor mass.

Lateral Acceleration

Lateral g, lateral tire force and skidpad lap time from vehicle speed, turn radius and mass.

Weight Transfer

Longitudinal axle load transfer from mass, static balance, CG height, wheelbase and braking or acceleration g.

Roll Center Load Transfer

Axle lateral load transfer split into roll-center geometric and elastic components.

Tire Contact Patch

Tire normal load, contact patch area and approximate patch length from load and pressure.

Ackermann Steering

Ideal outside steer angle, turn radius and Ackermann percentage from wheelbase, track and steering angles.

CV Joint Angle

CV axle operating angle from shaft length and vertical or fore-aft offset between joint centers.

Compression Ratio

Static engine compression ratio from bore, stroke, chamber, piston, deck and gasket volumes.

Piston Speed

Mean piston speed from stroke and RPM, plus RPM at a target piston speed.

BMEP

Brake mean effective pressure from torque, displacement and two-stroke or four-stroke cycle.

Engine Airflow CFM

Four-stroke engine airflow and mass airflow from displacement, RPM, VE, boost and air density.

Fuel Injector Flow

Required injector flow rating from power, BSFC, injector count, duty cycle, density and fuel pressure.

Clutch Torque Capacity

Clutch torque capacity, design margin and required clamp force from friction, radius and surface count.

Driveshaft RPM

Driveshaft RPM, wheel RPM, speed at critical RPM and utilization from road speed, tire diameter and axle ratio.

Driveshaft Critical Speed

Tubular driveshaft first bending critical speed from length, diameter, wall thickness, modulus and density.

Suspension Wheel Rate

Wheel rate and ride frequency from spring rate, motion ratio, installation angle and sprung corner mass.

Corner Weight

Total weight, front/rear balance, left/right balance, cross weight and wedge delta from four scale readings.

Aviation

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Maneuvering Speed

Calculate Va from 1g stall speed and positive limit load factor, with load-factor caveats for POH/AFM use.

Maneuvering Speed by Category

Estimate Va from 1g stall speed using common normal, utility, acrobatic or custom load factors.

Limit Load Factor from Va

Back-solve implied positive limit load factor from maneuvering speed and 1g stall speed.

Stall Speed from Va

Infer 1g stall speed from maneuvering speed and positive limit load factor.

Corner Speed

Calculate simplified positive corner speed from 1g stall speed and limit load factor.

Va Weight Adjustment

Adjust a published maneuvering speed for operating weight using the square-root weight relation when the POH permits it.

Va Weight Table

Build a Va-by-weight table and chart from published Va, reference weight and actual weight.

Stall Speed

Estimate stall speed from aircraft weight, wing area, air density and CLmax using the lift equation.

Stall Speed Weight Adjustment

Adjust a published stall speed for actual weight using the square-root weight relation.

Stall Margin

Check available load factor, accelerated stall speed and airspeed margin for a planned g load.

Load Factor

Find coordinated level-turn load factor from bank angle and the accelerated stall speed from 1g stall speed.

Bank Angle from Load Factor

Convert load factor to equivalent coordinated level-turn bank angle and accelerated stall speed.

Accelerated Stall Speed

Calculate accelerated stall speed from 1g stall speed and load factor, with equivalent level-turn bank angle.

Turn Radius

Coordinated level-turn radius, turn rate and load factor from airspeed and bank angle.

Turn Load Factor

Calculate coordinated-turn load factor, bank angle and turn rate from true airspeed and turn radius.

Standard Rate Turn

Bank angle, radius and load factor for a standard-rate or target-rate turn from true airspeed.

Density Altitude

Estimate pressure altitude, ISA temperature deviation and density altitude from field elevation, altimeter setting and OAT.

True Airspeed

Estimate TAS from equivalent or approximate calibrated airspeed, pressure altitude and outside air temperature.

Crosswind Component

Headwind, tailwind, steady crosswind and gust crosswind components from wind direction, runway heading and speed.

Glide Distance

Still-air glide distance, descent angle, sink rate and time from altitude, glide ratio and glide speed.

Climb Gradient

Convert climb rate and ground speed into climb gradient, feet per nautical mile, climb angle and obstacle-height gain.

Descent Planning

Top-of-descent distance, descent time, actual descent angle and required descent rate for a target path.

Aircraft Range & Endurance

Endurance, reserve time, usable cruise time and still-air range from fuel quantity, burn rate and ground speed.

V-n Diagram

Simplified V-n envelope corner speeds from positive/negative stall speeds, limit loads and Vne.

Approach Speed

Estimate base Vref, gust additive and target approach speed from Vso and a reference factor.

Aircraft Weight & Balance

Calculate loaded aircraft weight, total moment, CG arm and margin to forward/aft CG limits from station weights and arms.

Electromechanical

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Fasteners

16 tools Category page

Bolt Preload & Torque

Clamp force (preload) from tightening torque and the nut factor.

Bolt Circle Coordinate

X-Y hole coordinates and spacing on a bolt circle, with a layout render.

Fillet Weld Size

Effective throat and weld capacity from leg size, length and electrode (AWS/AISC).

Weld Throat

Fillet weld throat, throat area, capacity and required equal leg from equal/unequal legs, root opening and ASD/LRFD basis.

Welding Heat Input

Arc welding heat input in kJ/mm and kJ/in from voltage, current, travel speed and efficiency.

Welding Deposition

Fillet weld deposited metal, filler mass and arc time from weld length, leg size, density and deposition rate.

Bolt Shear Strength

Ultimate shear capacity of a bolt from grade, diameter and pitch — thread or shank plane, single or double shear.

Shear Pin Diameter

Required round pin diameter from shear force, allowable stress, safety factor and shear planes.

Bolt Pattern Force

Shear load per bolt in a circular pattern under a torsional moment plus direct shear.

Thread Pitch Diameter

Pitch (effective) diameter of a 60° thread by the three-wire method, plus the best wire size.

Thread Engagement

Check engaged thread length against internal and external thread stripping for metric, UNC and UNF threads.

Torque to Tension

Convert tightening torque to bolt tension, or target preload to required torque, with nut factor K.

Bolt Elongation

Elastic bolt stretch, stress and strain from preload, stressed length, area and modulus.

Bolt Bearing Stress

Average bolt or pin bearing stress from projected area d*t, load per fastener and allowable stress.

Clevis Pin

Clevis pin shear, bending, eye bearing, fork bearing and utilization from load and lug geometry.

Weld Group

Rectangular weld-group stress and required fillet leg under eccentric in-plane loading.

Sheet Metal

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Structural

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Section Modulus

Area moment I, section modulus S = I/c, area and neutral axis for a rectangle, round, tube, I-beam, channel, tee or angle.

Shaft Diameter

Required solid shaft diameter from torque, bending moment, allowable shear and safety factor.

Shaft Torsion

Circular-shaft torsion stress, angle of twist, polar moment J and torque capacity.

Shaft Deflection

Bending deflection, stress and I for a round shaft as a beam (simply supported or cantilever).

Column Buckling

Euler critical load, effective length, slenderness and utilization for columns or cylinder rods.

Square Tube Deflection

Deflection, stress and I of a square/rectangular HSS tube used as a beam.

Beam Deflection

General beam deflection, bending moment and stress from I and S for common point and uniform load cases.

Beam Load Capacity

Allowable beam load from section modulus, span and allowable bending stress.

Wood Beam Span

Preliminary sawn-lumber beam or joist span from 2x size, spacing, live/dead loads and entered E, Fb and Fv values.

Deck Board

Decking board count, board rows, linear decking, fasteners and board cost from deck size and board layout.

Deck Footing Concrete

Concrete volume, bag count and concrete weight for round deck footings from diameter, depth and count.

Rafter

Common rafter length, roof rise, pitch angle, overhang tail length and rafter count for gable roof layout.

LVL Beam

Preliminary LVL beam sizing from span, plies, depth, uniform line loads and product design values, with bending, shear and deflection checks.