Calculate torque produced by a force using τ = rF sin θ. Determine the rotational effect of a force applied at a distance from the axis of rotation.
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Magnitude of the applied force
Distance from pivot to point of force application
Angle between lever arm and force (default: 90°)
How this calculator works
Torque equals the lever arm distance times force times the sine of the angle between them. Maximum torque occurs when the force is perpendicular to the lever arm (sin 90° = 1).
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