Gear ratio

Calculate Gear ratio instantly with the exact formula and a worked example. Free online calculator — no signup.

Gear ratio

Front (teeth)
Rear (teeth)
Gear ratio
3.5714
Calculate Gear ratio instantly with the exact formula and a worked example. Free online calculator — no signup.

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What it calculates

The “Gear ratio” calculator computes Gear ratio from 2 parameters: front (teeth), rear (teeth).

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Example calculation

With parameters Front (teeth) = 50, Rear (teeth) = 14 the result is 3.57.

How to use

  1. Enter the parameter values — every field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. The result and related metrics are calculated automatically as you type.
  3. Use the additional metrics shown (if any) where needed.
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