Belt Conveyor Design Calculator
Belt width, speed, and motor HP from throughput and material.
Inputs
t/hr
mm
kg/m³
m
°
°
Results
Required belt speed
1.03 m/s
Motor power
1.8 kW
Motor power2.5 HP
Cross-section area0.09 m²
Volumetric capacity333.3 m³/hr
Effective throughput (incline-adjusted)500 t/hr
Material load per meter134.9 kg/m
Total effective tension1,512 N
Lift height0 m
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the required material throughput in tons per hour.
- Set belt width in inches and conveyor incline angle in degrees.
- Input material bulk density and surcharge angle.
- Review calculated belt speed, required horsepower, and belt tension.
- Use the horsepower and belt width outputs to specify drive components and structure.
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