 
Taper ratio
 
Cone gradient
 
Cone medium diameter
 
Required pressure in the joint
 
Required pressing force
 
Strength check
p≤ p A
where:
| T | torque [lb ft] | |
| d | small shaft diameter [in]. | |
| D | greater shaft diameter [in]. | |
| p | contact pressure in a joint [psi] | |
| p A | allowable pressure [psi] | |
| L | hub length [in] | |
| υ | clamping factor υ = 0.008 to 0.1 [-] | |
| k s | slip safety [-] | |
| F | force carried by one bolt [lb] | |
| ϕ | friction angle ϕ = arctg υ. |