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ThreadsISO Metric (Coarse/Fine), UNC, UNF
  + Whitworth, BSP, NPT, ACME, Trapezoidaladditional thread standards
Fits & TolerancesISO 286-1, hole-basis system
Converter & ConstantsPhysics & Mechanics · Math/Physical/Atomic constants
  + Fluid mechanics, Thermodynamics, Materials constantsextra disciplines & constants
Areas & Volumes2D shapes — circle, rectangle, triangle
  + 3D solids — sphere, cylinder, cone, prismvolumes & surface areas
Pro modules
Geometry & Trigonometrytriangle solver, arc, trig, polygons
Gearsspur, helical, rack & pinion, bevel
Springscompression, extension, torsion, leaf
Shafts & Keyssizing by torque/bending, keyways
Belts & ChainsV-belt, flat belt, roller chain, timing belt
Machiningmilling, drilling, turning, reference tables
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MechRef Threads module — ISO Coarse standard, thread class selector and size grid
Threads · ISO Coarse, class 6g/6H, full size grid
01 / 10Free

Threads

Look up complete thread data for any standard fastener size — pitch, pitch and minor diameters, thread depth, tensile stress area, and a recommended tap drill (≈75% engagement). Pick a standard and class, then tap a size.

Standards
ISO CoarseISO FineUNCUNF Whitworth BSW/BSFBSPNPTISO TrapezoidalACME
Highlights
  • Metric (Coarse & Fine M1–M76), UNC and UNF free; eight further standards with Pro.
  • External 6g and internal 6H tolerance classes.
  • Recommended tap drill at ≈75% thread engagement.
  • Tensile stress area for quick bolt-load checks.
Worked example
Standard ISO Coarse · M10 × 1.5 · class 6g
pitch 1.5 mm   pitch dia d₂ 9.026 mm   tap drill 8.5 mm
  1. Choose a thread standard.
  2. Select external 6g or internal 6H.
  3. Tap a size to read its full dimensions and tap drill.
MechRef Fits & Tolerances module — H7/g6 fit at Ø10 mm with tolerance diagram and deviations
Fits & Tolerances · to-scale tolerance diagram
02 / 10Free

Fits & Tolerances

Resolve any ISO 286-1 hole-basis fit. Enter a nominal diameter, pick a fit pairing, and read the hole and shaft deviations, IT grades, limit dimensions and the resulting clearance or interference — all next to a tolerance-band diagram drawn to scale.

Fit pairings
H7/f7 · RunningH7/g6 · SlidingH7/k6 · TransitionH7/p6 · PressH8/f7 · Loose runH11/c11 · Slack
Highlights
  • Hole (ES, EI) and shaft (es, ei) deviations with IT grades.
  • Maximum and minimum limit dimensions for both parts.
  • Clearance / interference range, in µm and mm.
  • One-tap copy of the full result.
Worked example
Ø 10 mm · H7/g6 (Sliding)
Hole H7 10.000 – 10.015 mm   Shaft g6 9.986 – 9.995 mm
clearance 5 – 29 µm
  1. Type the nominal diameter.
  2. Choose a fit pairing.
  3. Read deviations, limits and the tolerance diagram.
MechRef Converter & Constants module — live length unit conversion across many fields
Converter & Constants · every field updates live
03 / 10Free

Converter & Constants

A live, multi-field unit converter across engineering disciplines, plus a library of physical and engineering constants. Type into any field and every other unit recalculates instantly — no convert button, no swapping.

Disciplines & constant groups
PhysicsMechanics Fluid mechanicsThermodynamics Math constantsPhysicalAtomic & EarthMaterials
Highlights
  • 180+ conversions across 14 categories; all fields solve simultaneously.
  • Adjustable precision (0–8 decimals) and scientific-notation toggle.
  • 65 constants rendered with proper symbols, tap to copy.
  • Fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and materials constants unlock with Pro.
Worked example
Length · type 1 m 3.2808 ft · 39.3701 in · 100 cm · 1000 mm
  1. Pick a discipline and category (or open the Constants tab).
  2. Type a value into any unit field.
  3. Read every other unit; adjust decimals as needed.
MechRef Areas & Volumes module — circle area and circumference with live diagram
Areas & Volumes · live diagram, mm / m / in
04 / 10Free

Areas & Volumes

Fast area, volume and surface-area calculations for the most common engineering shapes, each with a live diagram and a mm / m / inch selector. The 2D shapes are free; the 3D solids are part of Pro.

Shapes
CircleRectangleTriangle SphereCylinderConePrism
Highlights
  • 2D areas and perimeters for circle, rectangle and triangle — free.
  • 3D volumes and surface areas for sphere, cylinder, cone and prism — Pro.
  • Shared unit selector across every shape.
  • Live, labelled diagram for each shape.
Worked example
Circle · r 50 mm area 7853.98 mm²   circumference 314.16 mm
  1. Pick a shape tab.
  2. Choose your units.
  3. Enter the dimensions and read the results and diagram.
MechRef Geometry & Trigonometry module — triangle solver with sides, angles and diagram
Geometry & Trigonometry · triangle solver
05 / 10Pro

Geometry & Trigonometry

A four-in-one geometry toolkit: a full triangle solver, an arc & sector calculator, a trig-function explorer, and a regular-polygon calculator — each with a live diagram.

Tools
TriangleArc & SectorTrigPolygon
Highlights
  • Triangle solver handles SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS and SSA — and flags the ambiguous case.
  • Arc & sector from r + θ or r + arc length; returns chord, sagitta and areas.
  • Trig explorer with a full ratio table and a live unit circle.
  • Regular polygons from side or diameter: apothem, interior angle, area.
Worked example
Triangle (SSS) a=3, b=4, c=5 right triangle · angles 36.87° / 53.13° / 90° · area 6
  1. Choose a tool tab.
  2. Enter the values you know.
  3. Read the solved geometry and diagram.
MechRef Gears module — spur gear pair geometry with live diagram
Gears · live gear-pair diagram
06 / 10Pro

Gears

Work out gear geometry for spur, helical, rack & pinion and bevel gears to ISO 54 modules — reference diameters, centre distance and ratios — with a live gear-pair diagram as you type.

Gear types
SpurHelicalRack & pinionBevelISO modules
Highlights
  • Enter module, pressure angle and tooth counts; optional face width.
  • Reference diameters, centre distance and gear ratio.
  • Standard ISO 54 module picker.
  • Scaled diagram of the meshing pair.
Worked example
m=2, α=20°, z₁=18, z₂=36 d₁ 36 mm · d₂ 72 mm · centre dist. 54.0 mm · ratio 2.00
  1. Pick the gear-type tab.
  2. Enter module, pressure angle and teeth.
  3. Read the geometry and gear-pair diagram.
MechRef Springs module — compression spring parameters, end type and material library
Springs · end types + materials library
07 / 10Pro

Springs

Design and check compression, extension, torsion and leaf springs — spring rate, shear stress, deflection and solid length — with selectable end conditions and a materials library.

Spring types
CompressionExtensionTorsionLeaf
Highlights
  • Wire and coil geometry, load, and end type (open, ground, closed, squared & ground).
  • Materials library — carbon & alloy steel, stainless, copper alloys.
  • Spring rate, shear stress and deflection computed live.
  • Solid length and index checks.
Worked example
Compression d=2.0, OD=15, 10 coils, L₀=50, F=100 N, squared & ground, patented carbon steel rate, shear stress & deflection computed live
  1. Choose the spring type.
  2. Enter geometry, load, end type and material.
  3. Read rate, stress and deflection.
MechRef Shafts & Keys module — shaft sizing by torque with formula and standard diameter
Shafts & Keys · sizing with the governing formula
08 / 10Pro

Shafts & Keys

Size shafts by torque or by bending, and select keys and keyways. Each result shows the minimum diameter, the nearest standard size, the actual stress and the governing formula.

Tools
By torqueBy bendingKeys & keyways
Highlights
  • Service factor accounts for shock and vibration.
  • Minimum and nearest-standard shaft diameter.
  • Actual working shear/bending stress.
  • The governing formula is shown with every result.
Worked example
By torque T=100 N·mm, τ=40 MPa, K=1.5 d min 2.67 mm · d standard 5.00 mm · τ actual 6.11 MPa
  1. Pick By torque, By bending or Keys & keyways.
  2. Enter loads and the service factor.
  3. Read the minimum and standard sizes.
MechRef Belts & Chains module — V-belt drive parameters and standard section selector
Belts & Chains · standard section selector
09 / 10Pro

Belts & Chains

Size V-belt, flat belt, roller chain and timing belt drives — speeds, ratios, standard sections, belt length and tensions — with a drive-geometry diagram.

Drive types
V-BeltFlat beltRoller chainTiming belt
Highlights
  • Power, driver/driven speed, pulley or sprocket sizes and centre distance.
  • Standard section selector (Z, A, B, C, D, E) with dimensions.
  • Speed ratio, belt length and tensions.
  • Drive-geometry diagram.
Worked example
V-belt P=5.0 kW, n₁=1450, n₂=725 rpm, D₁=120, C=400 mm ratio 2.00 · section A (b=13, h=8 mm)
  1. Pick the drive type.
  2. Enter power, speeds and sizes.
  3. Choose a section and read the drive geometry.
MechRef Machining module — milling cutting data for an aluminium end mill
Machining · cutting data by material
10 / 10Pro

Machining

Cutting-speed, spindle-speed, feed-rate and material-removal calculations for milling, drilling and turning — matched to your workpiece and tool material — plus reference tables.

Operations
MillingDrillingTurningReference
Highlights
  • Tool diameter, flutes, workpiece material, tool material and operation.
  • Cutting speed Vc, spindle speed N, feed per tooth fz, feed rate Vf.
  • Material-removal rate and a mm / inch toggle.
  • Reference tables for quick lookups.
Worked example
Milling Ø10 end mill, 4 flutes, aluminium, carbide Vc 300–800 m/min · N 9549–25465 rpm · fz 0.08–0.20 mm/tooth · Vf 3056–20372 mm/min
  1. Pick the operation tab.
  2. Set tool and material.
  3. Read the recommended cutting-data range.

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