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3.7 Number of belts
Number of Belts (X) refers to the total number of separate belts or the total width of (flat) belt required. This is given by:

X = P'/Pb

In the case of Vee type belts the value of X should be rounded up to the nearest whole number. For flat belt types the value of X should be rounded up to the nearest standard belt width available from the manufacturer.