Torque is the rotational equivalent of force — it's what makes things spin or turn, like tightening a bolt with a wrench.
Torque is the rotational equivalent of force — it's what makes things spin or turn, like tightening a bolt with a wrench. It depends on how much force is applied, how far from the pivot point it's applied, and the angle at which it's applied.
A mechanic applies 150 N perpendicular to a 0.3 m wrench. Torque = 150 × 0.3 × sin(90°) = 45 N·m.
Torque = force × distance from the pivot point (lever arm).
A longer lever arm produces more torque for the same applied force.
Newton-meters (N·m) in SI units, or foot-pounds in imperial units.