Based on the fixed-end beam calculation. Anticipates that the total circumferential force can be carried by only one tooth.
Allowable load
F all = π c b m en ζ m en ≥ F t
where:
| c = 0.065 σ Ab | tooth allowable stress in bending [MPa, psi] | |
| σ Ab | allowable stress in bending (material property) | |
| b | tooth gearing width | |
| m en | normal module at end (normal diametral pitch at end inverse value) | |
| 
 | width factor | |
| where: | ||
| K = 1.4 for straight teeth, 1.25 for helical teeth | ||
| F t | circumferential force acting on the gearing | 
Safety factor
S = F all / F t