Torque Formula (τ = rF sinθ)
τ = r·F·sinθ
What it means
Torque is the rotational effect of a force applied at a distance from a pivot.
Variables
| Symbol | Quantity | SI unit |
|---|---|---|
τ | torque | N·m |
r | radius | m |
F | force | N |
θ | angle | rad |
Worked example
Given r = 0.5 m, F = 10 N, θ = 1.5708 rad, solve for τ:
τ = 5 N·m