The ratio of the number of teeth to the pitch circle diameter in millimeters, is called
A
circular pitch
B
diametral pitch
C
module
D
none of the mentioned
Correct Answer: diametral pitch
Diametral pitch is the ratio of number of teeth to the pitch circle diameter in millimetres. Circular pitch is the distance measured on the circumference of the pitch circle from a point of one tooth to the corresponding point on the next tooth.