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Volume of material a conveyor belt can transport per unit time, expressed in m³/h. Formula: Q = A × v × 3,600, where A is the load cross-sectional area (m²) and v is belt speed (m/s). Area A depends on belt width, trough angle, and material surcharge angle. To convert to mass flow (t/h): Q × bulk density. A 1,200 mm belt at 2.5 m/s with 45° trough can exceed 3,000 t/h of iron ore. Primary output of any CEMA or DIN 22101 conveyor design calculation.