Torque calculator
Magnitude of torque from force and position vector. Angle 0–180 degrees; rotation direction is not computed.
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Magnitude of torque from force and position vector. Angle 0–180 degrees; rotation direction is not computed.
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Inputs
- Force (N): 50
- Lever vector length (m): 0.4
- Force–lever angle (degrees): 90
Results
- Torque magnitude: 20 N·m
Magnitude of torque from force and position vector. Angle 0–180 degrees; rotation direction is not computed.
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Magnitude of torque from force and position vector. Angle 0–180 degrees; rotation direction is not computed.
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τ=rF sinθ
Magnitude of torque from force and position vector. Angle 0–180 degrees; rotation direction is not computed.