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The Marine Propeller Calculations as

Studied & Derived

Formula for Calculating Diameter:


Measure the total length of single propeller leaf from the hub center in inches and
multiply it by 2

Formula for Calculating Pitch:


Pitch = (x-y) * 360 / angle Ǿ

Formula for Calculating Slip:


RPM / Gear Ratio * Diameter of Propeller in inches / 1216 = Knots

Where 1216 is a constant which helps to give the result in nautical miles

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