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Shaft Key Shear Stress Calculator

Estimate average shear stress in a rectangular shaft key from transmitted torque.

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Calculation steps

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    How to calculate

    Use one coherent set of units exactly as printed beside the inputs. Apply the stated model, preserve entered assumptions, and compare the baseline with the one-input sensitivity table.

    τ=2T/(d b L)

    Worked example

    Using the default inputs gives τ = 23809524.

    Assumptions and input details

    This is a transparent planning or analysis model, not a measured certification. It does not infer material grades, calibration, uncertainty, safety margins, contractual limits or local rules. Confirm those separately when they affect a real decision.

    Using this calculator

    Can I enter my own problem?

    Yes. Replace the example values with your own inputs. The result, calculation steps, tables and applicable diagrams update from those inputs. Blank or invalid values clear the result; example values are never silently substituted for missing inputs.

    Are the results exact?

    Results use floating-point arithmetic and displayed rounding. Read the formula, assumptions and any stated data precision before interpreting the result.

    Is my input uploaded?

    The calculation runs in your browser. No account, file upload or external AI service is required. Inputs are not saved between page reloads.

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