Drive Belt Length Calculator

Calculate belt length for two-pulley systems or determine sizing for custom configurations.

Distance between pulley centers

Common Serpentine Belt Sizes

Part #LengthRibs
K06082082.0"6
K06085085.0"6
K06088088.0"6
K06090090.0"6
K06093093.0"6
K06096096.0"6

K06=6 ribs, K07=7 ribs. Last 3-4 digits = length in tenths.

Belt Length Formulas

Two Pulley Calculation

For two pulleys of different sizes:

L = 2C + 1.57(D + d) + (D - d)^2 / (4C)

Where: L = belt length, C = center distance, D = large pulley dia, d = small pulley dia

Belt Sizing Tips

  • New belts stretch 1-2% during break-in
  • Automatic tensioners compensate for wear
  • Match rib count to OE specification
  • EPDM belts last longer than neoprene
  • Check tensioner pulley and idler bearings