How this calculator works
Torque magnitude is τ = rF sinθ.
Formula
τ=rFsinθTorque magnitude from force, lever arm and included angle.
Worked example
Verified example is a verified test case used by the calculation engine.
Assumptions and limitations
- Force and lever arm are non-negative magnitudes.
- Angle is between 0 and 180 degrees.
- The formula uses the perpendicular component of force.
Methodology & sources
This calculator uses deterministic, versioned calculation logic. The formula and verified examples above are part of the calculation definition used by CalcuMint. Technical calculation version: 1.
- CalcuMint deterministic physics engine
Frequently asked questions
When is torque largest?
For fixed force and lever arm, the magnitude is largest at 90 degrees.
What happens at 0 degrees?
The perpendicular component is zero, so torque is zero.