Elevator Rope Calculator
Rope count, diameter, and safety factor.
Inputs
Results
Number of ropes required
56
Actual safety factor8.05
Breaking strength/rope (kN)5.8
Total rope length (m)2,380
Total rope weight (kg)1,370.9
Weight per meter (kg/m)0.58
Min sheave diameter (mm)480
Total suspended load (kg)4,115
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Car weight (kg), Rated load (kg), and Travel height (m).
- Set Rope diameter (mm), Rope grade (1=IPS, 2=EIPS, 3=EEIPS), and Required safety factor.
- Review the Number of ropes required result.
- Use Actual safety factor and Breaking strength/rope (kN) to inform your decision.
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