How do I simulate a conveyor belt?

Open this page and use the live Learning Curve tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.

Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.

Can I use my own numbers?

Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a conveyor belt from your own measurements.

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Learning Curve for a conveyor belt

Simulate a conveyor belt live in your browser. This runs the real Learning Curve solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.

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practice makes cheaper

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Presets

First unit cost ($)

Learning rate (%)

Cumulative units

Every time cumulative production doubles, the cost per unit falls by a fixed percentage — the learning curve. An 80% curve means the 200th unit costs 80% of the 100th. This steady, predictable decline, first seen in aircraft manufacturing, drives the falling prices of everything from solar panels to microchips, and underpins production planning and pricing.

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Data Inspector

Cost of unit N$22.7

Learning rate80%

Cost reduction77%

Governing equation

C_{n} = C_{1} n^{- b}, b = - lo g_{2} (0.80) = 0.322

Reading this result: An 80% curve means every doubling of output trims 20% off the unit cost — so by unit 100 you are paying about $23, a 77% drop from the first unit. Lower rates bend the curve down faster.

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About this simulation

The full Learning Curve tool models a conveyor belt with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I simulate a conveyor belt?: Open this page and use the live Learning Curve tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
Is it free?: Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
Can I use my own numbers?: Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a conveyor belt from your own measurements.