V-belt size calculator

V- Belts are incredible industrial utilities for applications such as transmitting power, generating motion, and tracking the relative movement of objects.

However, like other machinery components, they are susceptible to wear and tear and require maintenance and replacement to keep the system working optimally. 

To replace your current V-belt, you will need to know its measurements.

This article explains how to measure your V-belt and determine its type to help you get the best fit for your system.

Method

You don't measure a V-belt (or any other belt for that matter) using a ruler or steel tape measure.

How to measure v-belt with tape measure

It is also wrong to fold the belt in half, measure its length, then multiply it by two. Another wrong way to do it is folding the belt in half then measuring its length. The most accurate way to go about it with a V-belt measuring tool.

If you don't have one, a cloth tape measure should suffice.

You could also wrap a small string around the belt then measure its length with a regular ruler. When using a cloth tape measure or string, ensure the V-

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