Formula
The chainsaw chain speed is calculated using:
$$\text{CCS} = \frac{\pi \times D}{12} \times \text{RPM}$$
Where:
- CCS = Chain Speed (ft/min or m/min)
- D = Chainsaw Diameter (inches or cm)
- RPM = Rotational Speed (revolutions per minute)
- ฯ โ 3.14159265359
Example Calculation
Given:
- Diameter = 6 inches
- RPM = 6000
Calculation:
$$\text{CCS} = \frac{\pi \times 6}{12} \times 6000$$
$$\text{CCS} = \frac{3.1416 \times 6}{12} \times 6000$$
$$\text{CCS} = 1.5708 \times 6000$$
$$\text{CCS} = 9424.8 \text{ ft/min}$$
Result: The chainsaw chain speed is approximately 9424.8 ft/min.