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Shaft Diameter Calculator

Required shaft diameter from power and RPM using torsional shear stress.

Quick shaft diameter sizing from transmitted power and speed, for pure torsion (no significant bending).

Shaft Diameter Calculator

Inputs

Results

Torque
66.31N·m
Minimum Diameter
20.03mm
Recommended Standard Size
22mm

Formula Used

d³ = 16T / (π·τallow)
For shafts also carrying bending load, use the full Shaft Design Calculator instead — this tool assumes pure torsion only.

⚠ For preliminary design and educational use only. Verify all results against applicable codes and standards before use in production or safety-critical applications.

About this calculator

Part of our Mechanical Calculators collection. Beams, bolts, springs, gears, bearings, and core ME calculations.

How it works

Determines the minimum shaft diameter needed to transmit a given power at a given speed, based on allowable shear stress under pure torsion.

Enter your values in the inputs above and click CALCULATE. Results appear on the right without a page reload. No login and no server upload.

Privacy and accuracy

Every calculation runs locally in your browser. Your design data never leaves your device. Results are intended for preliminary engineering work. Always verify critical designs with qualified review and applicable standards before production use.

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