Torque Calculator

Torque from force and lever arm, in Nm or lb-ft.

N
m
°
Torque
60N·m
In lb-ft
44.253727lb·ft
In kg-cm
611.8296kg·cm
Show the working
  1. 1τ = F × d × sin(θ) = 150 × 0.4 × sin(90°) = 60 N·m
Formula
τ = F × d × sin(θ)

How it works

Torque is the turning effect of a force applied at a distance from a pivot, greatest when the force is perpendicular to the lever.

Example

150 N on a 0.4 m arm at 90° gives 60 N·m.

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