Common definition and calculating expressions of end-surface contact ratio for all type of gears are put forward, and with calculation expressions for involute gears, micro-segments profile gears, and sine-curved profile gears being discussed. The end-surface contact ratio of gears is defined as the ratio of the action angle (the rotation angle of gear from gear-in to gear-out for one pair of teeth) to the rotation angle per pitch (or central angle per tooth). According to the theory of gearing, equation of the meshing line can be deduced from the tooth profiles of basic rack. Having obtained the equation of the meshing line, and being given the addendum outline of the gears, the contact ratio can be calculated with the calculation expressions. For the involute gears, this definition has same effect as the well-known definition: ratio of the contact line to the base pitch. This definition of contact ratio is also suitable to other non-involute gears, such as micro-segments profile gears, sine-curved prof Common definition and calculating expressions of end-surface contact ratio for all type of gears are put forward, and with calculation expressions for involute gears, micro-segments profile gears, and sine-curved profile gears being discussed. The end-surface contact ratio of gears is defined as the ratio of the action angle (the rotation angle of gear from gear-in to gear-out for one pair of teeth) to the rotation angle per pitch (or central angle per tooth). According to the theory of gearing , equation of the meshing line can be deduced from the tooth profiles of basic rack. For obtained the equation of the meshing line, and being given the addendum outline of the gears, the contact ratio can be calculated with the calculation expressions. gears, this definition has same effect as well-known definition: ratio of the contact line to the base pitch. This definition of contact ratio is also suitable to other non-involute gears, such as micro-segments profile gear s, sine-curved prof