Ordinary V-belts use the reference width system, while narrow V-belts have two size series due to different size systems. When designing calculations, the basic principles and calculation formulas are the same. There are differences in size. Due to the fact that the material used in V-belt transmission is not completely elastic, the belt will elongate and relax after working for a period of time, resulting in a decrease in tension. Therefore, the V-belt drive should be equipped with a tensioning device to maintain normal operation.

The effective width system stipulates that the outermost width of the edges on both sides of the wheel groove is the effective width. This dimension is not affected by tolerances, and the diameter at the effective width of the wheel groove is the effective diameter. Due to differences in size systems, the length of the tape is represented by the reference length and the effective length, respectively. The reference length is the circumference of the V-belt located at the reference diameter of the measuring pulley under the specified tension force; The effective length is the circumference located at the point where the effective diameter of the measuring pulley is measured under the specified tension.