Calculate the torque output of a rotating system based on force and distance parameters
Learn how to use the Torque Output Calculator and understand the principles behind torque calculation
Torque is a measure of the force that can cause an object to rotate about an axis. It is calculated as the product of force and the distance from the point of rotation (lever arm). The formula is:
T = F × r
Torque is crucial in many applications including:
Suppose you're using a wrench to tighten a bolt. If you apply a force of 50 Newtons at a distance of 0.3 meters (30 cm) from the bolt:
Torque = 50 N × 0.3 m = 15 Nm
This means you're generating 15 Newton-meters of torque on the bolt.