Physics

Crawl Ratio Calculator

Find a vehicle's overall crawl ratio.

Parameters Live Compute
Calculated Output
Crawl ratio (:1) 44.28
Formula: crawl = trans × transfer × axle
Step-by-Step Breakdown
1. Values used:
2. Transmission low gear = 4 :1
3. Transfer case low = 2.7 :1
4. Axle ratio = 4.1 :1
5.
6. Crawl ratio = Transmission low gear x Transfer case low x Axle ratio = 4 x 2.7 x 4.1 = 44.28:1
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Crawl ratio measures how much an off-roader can multiply torque in its lowest gearing.

The math behind it

crawl ratio = transmission low × transfer-case low × axle ratio. Higher means slower, more controllable crawling.

Worked Example

4.0 × 2.7 × 4.1 → about 44.3:1.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's a good crawl ratio?

Serious rock crawlers aim for 50:1 or more.

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