Transmission Ratio Calculator — Calculate Gear Ratios and Final Drive

Transmission Ratio Calculator

Calculate transmission gear ratios, final drive ratios, and understand how they affect vehicle performance. Optimize your gearing for acceleration or top speed.

Step 1: Transmission Details

3.73

Understanding Gear Ratios

Gear ratios determine how engine power is transferred to the wheels. Lower ratios (higher numbers) provide more torque for acceleration, while higher ratios (lower numbers) allow for higher top speeds at lower RPM.

Step 2: Vehicle & Calculation Options

About Transmission Ratios

The overall gear ratio is calculated by multiplying the transmission gear ratio by the final drive ratio. This determines how many times the engine rotates for each wheel rotation, affecting acceleration and top speed.

Transmission Ratio Results

Summary
Gear Comparison
Speed Analysis

Overall Drive Ratio (1st Gear)

13.06:1
Based on 3.50:1 1st gear and 3.73:1 final drive
Top Speed (6th Gear)
148.2 MPH
Final Drive Ratio
3.73:1
Ratio Spread
4.38
Tire Revolutions/Mile
809.6

Gear Ratio Comparison

Gear Transmission Ratio Overall Ratio % Step

Speed per Gear at Redline

Transmission Ratio Formula

Overall Ratio = Gear Ratio × Final Drive Ratio

To calculate the overall drive ratio, multiply the transmission gear ratio by the final drive ratio. This determines how many times the engine rotates for each wheel rotation. Speed is calculated using: Speed = (RPM × Tire Circumference) / (Overall Ratio × 336) for MPH.

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