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Circular Knitting Production (Kilograms / Hour)

Calculate circular knitting production in kilograms per hour.

Production (kg/hour)
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Method and formula

P(kg/h)=0.6×π×N×E×D×g×r×t(tex)×l×10−9P_{(kg/h)} = 0.6 \times \pi \times N \times E \times D \times g \times r \times t_\text{(tex)} \times l \times 10^{-9}

Input variables

VariableExpected entry
Number of Feeders (N)Enter a positive measured value.
Machine Efficiency (%) (E)Enter a positive measured value.
Machine Diameter (inches) (D)Enter a positive measured value.
Machine Gauge (needles/inch) (g)Enter a positive measured value.
Machine RPM (r)Enter a positive measured value.
Loop Length (mm) (l)Enter a positive measured value.
Yarn Linear Density (t)Enter a positive measured value.
Density UnitChoose: Ne, Nm, Tex, Denier, Dtex, Linen

Calculation workflow

  1. Enter the measurements in the displayed units.
  2. Check the selected yarn, fiber, weave, or trade unit where shown.
  3. Review each calculated output and its unit.
  4. Use Copy results to save the displayed values to recent history.

Outputs

  • Production (kg/hour)