Conveyor Belt Speed & Capacity Calculator
Frank AggregateBelt speed from the drive train, and estimated capacity for standard belt widths.
Result
— fpm
conveyor belt speed
Reducer input— RPM
Drive pulley— RPM
Estimated capacity— TPH
Method
FPM = (A × B ÷ C ÷ D) × 0.2618 × E = 322 fpm
Drive-train method and basic capacities per the Astec/Telsmith Mineral Processing Handbook: at 350 fpm a 24 inch belt carries up to 300 TPH, 30 inch up to 600, 36 inch up to 900, at 100 lb/ft³. Capacity scales with belt speed and material weight. Planning estimate; confirm with a full CEMA belt analysis.
Inputs
RPM
to 1
6.2"
9.4"
100 lb/ft³
Loose aggregate is typically 90–110 lb/ft³
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