Chains & Sprockets
Chain Travel per Revolution Calculator
Use chain pitch and sprocket tooth count to calculate the nominal linear chain travel for one full sprocket revolution.
Inputs
Formula
Chain advance per sprocket revolution
Worked example
Using the default values shown in the calculator, the same formula gives the following result. This is a quick sanity check for the calculation, not a design recommendation.
Inputs
- Chain pitch
- 12.7 mm
- Sprocket teeth
- 19 teeth
Result
- Chain travel per revolution
- 241.3 mm
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Frequently asked questions
Why is travel equal to pitch times teeth?
One sprocket revolution advances one chain pitch for each sprocket tooth around the pitch circle.
How is this related to chain speed?
Multiply travel per revolution by revolutions per minute, then convert the resulting distance per minute into the speed unit you need.