Tools/Gear Ratio Calculator

Gear Ratio Calculator

Calculate final drive ratios, speed at redline, and cruise RPM for any gear combination. Choose a transmission preset or enter ratios manually.

Transmission

OD

Leave unused gears blank. Ratios below 1.00 are overdrive gears.

Rear Axle Ratio

Tire Size

Overall tire diameter in inches (not rim size)

RPM & Speed

Best highway gear: 4th(overdrive)

2,026 RPM at 65 mph · final ratio 2.60:1

Gear Results

GearTransFinal@ RedlineRPM @ 65 mph
1st3.05911.41:143.8 mph
2nd1.6256.06:182.5 mph
4,730Very high
3rddirect1.0003.73:1134.0 mph
2,911High
4thOD0.6962.60:1192.5 mph
2,026Ideal

Highway RPM Snapshot

2nd
4,366 / 5,093 RPM
82 max
3rd
2,687 / 3,134 RPM
134 max
4th
1,870 / 2,182 RPM
193 max

Bar shows the 60–70 mph RPM range. Left column = 60 mph RPM / right = 70 mph RPM.

Current Setup

Transmission4L60E (4-spd OD auto)
Axle ratio3.73:1
Tire diameter28.00"
Redline6000 RPM

Cruise RPM Guide

Lugging

< 1,600 RPM

Risk of detonation, excess heat

Ideal

1,600–2,800 RPM

Best fuel economy and longevity

High

2,800–3,500 RPM

Acceptable, slightly thirsty

Very High

> 3,500 RPM

Poor fuel economy, engine wear