Escalator Capacity Calculator

Persons per hour from step width, speed, and loading.

Step width

Speed (m/s)

Vertical rise (m)

Incline angle (°)

Step utilization (%)

Tab to move between fields

Practical capacity (persons/hr)

4,725

Theoretical max (persons/hr)6,750

Visible steps26

Total steps (including flat)32

Slope length (m)10

Horizontal run (m)8.66

Motor power (kW)3.6

Travel time (s)20

Step width (mm)1,000

How to Use This Calculator

Select Step Width (600, 800, or 1000 mm) based on the installation.
Enter Speed (m/s) — typically 0.5 m/s for standard escalators.
Set Vertical Rise (m) and Incline Angle (30 or 35 degrees).
Enter Step Utilization (%) based on observed passenger loading patterns.
Review Practical Capacity (persons/hr) vs. Theoretical Maximum to verify the escalator meets peak demand.

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