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Spur gear center distance calculator

Spur gear center distance calculator

Calculate the nominal zero-backlash center distance for a pair of straight-tooth spur gears — module, reference, tip, root and base diameters, gear ratio and speeds.

Nominal zero-backlash center distance

This calculator returns the nominal center distance for standard full-depth gears without profile shift, corresponding to theoretical zero backlash. In practice it is good practice to allow a small amount of backlash to compensate for machining tolerances and thermal expansion, and to ensure adequate lubrication.

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Diameters

mm
Pinion z₁Gear z₂
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