Torque

mech-torque

Torque

mechanical

Statics

\tau = F \cdot r

Torque (moment) from a perpendicular force

Magnitude assumes the force is perpendicular to the moment arm

[
  {
    "symbol": "τ",
    "name": "Torque",
    "unit": "N·m",
    "siUnit": "N·m",
    "imperialUnit": "ft·lbf"
  },
  {
    "symbol": "F",
    "name": "Force",
    "unit": "N",
    "siUnit": "N",
    "imperialUnit": "lbf"
  },
  {
    "symbol": "r",
    "name": "Moment Arm",
    "unit": "m",
    "siUnit": "m",
    "imperialUnit": "ft"
  }
]

τ, F, r

torque, moment, rotation

false