Free Engineering Tool #074
Keyway Calculator — ISO 773
Design keyways per ISO 773 / DIN 6885. Enter shaft diameter and torque to find standard key size and check bearing and shear stresses.
ISO 773Stress CheckAuto-Calc
Results
Standard Key (w × h)
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Tangential Force
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Shear Stress
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Bearing Stress
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SF (Shear)
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SF (Bearing)
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Tangential Force
Shear Stress in Key
Bearing Stress
Standard Key Sizes (ISO 773 / DIN 6885)
| Shaft d (mm) | Key w×h (mm) |
|---|---|
| 6–8 | 2×2 |
| 8–10 | 3×3 |
| 10–12 | 4×4 |
| 12–17 | 5×5 |
| 17–22 | 6×6 |
| 22–30 | 8×7 |
| 30–38 | 10×8 |
| 38–44 | 12×8 |
| 44–50 | 14×9 |
| 50–58 | 16×10 |
| 58–65 | 18×11 |
| 65–75 | 20×12 |
| 75–85 | 22×14 |
| 85–95 | 25×14 |
Key length = 1–1.5× shaft diameter. Check stress concentrations at keyway corners (Kt=1.5–2.5).
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