Acceleration to Torque Converter

How to Use This Calculator

1. Enter the mass of the object in kilograms (kg). This is typically the mass of the entire system you're analyzing.
2. Enter the linear acceleration of the object in meters per second squared (m/s²). This is the rate at which the velocity changes.
3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the torque.
4. The result will be displayed in Newton-meters (N·m).

Understanding the Formula

The calculator uses the basic physics formula:

Torque (τ) = Mass (m) × Acceleration (a)

This formula works because torque is essentially the rotational equivalent of linear force. When a mass accelerates linearly, it requires a force, and this force creates torque when applied at a distance from an axis of rotation.

Practical Applications

This calculator can be useful in various engineering scenarios:

• Designing vehicles and calculating the torque needed for acceleration
• Analyzing mechanical systems where linear acceleration is known
• Engineering applications involving rotational dynamics
• Physics experiments requiring torque calculations

Example

If you have a 500 kg car accelerating at 2 m/s², the torque required would be:

Torque = 500 kg × 2 m/s² = 1000 N·m