The torque is the force that cause an object rotate around an axis. It is calculated by multiplying the forced applied on the objected and distance to the force from the axis of rotation. It is denoted by the symbol τ (tau). In this article we will be discussing about different types of torque measurement unit or in other words units of torque.
Torque = Force × Distance
Torques used in the physis and engineering when the studying the rotational motions. For example, in the machinery we specified the tor applied on gears or shafts.
Our intention is to may you aware about torque measurement unit. Some of the most common units of torque are as follows:
Newton-Meter (N·m):
The newton-meter is the standard unit of torque in the International System of Units (SI). It represents the amount of force applied perpendicular to a lever arm at a distance of one meter.
This unit of torque is used in engineering applications and it is also called as kN.m
Foot-Pound (ft·lb):
The foot-pound is a unit of torque commonly used in the imperial and U.S. customary systems. It represents the force applied at a distance of one foot from the pivot point.
Pound-Force Inch (lbf·in):
The pound-force inch is another unit of torque in the imperial system, where the force is applied at a distance of one inch from the pivot.
Kilogram-Force Meter (kgf·m):
The kilogram-force meter is a unit of torque in the metric system, where the force is applied at a distance of one meter from the pivot point.
Dyne-Centimeter (dyn·cm):
The dyne-centimeter is a smaller unit of torque in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, representing the force applied at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot.
Poundal-Foot (pdl·ft):
The poundal-foot is a unit of torque in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system, where the force is applied at a distance of one foot from the pivot.
Kilopound-Foot (kip·ft):
The kilopound-foot is a larger unit of torque, often used in engineering contexts where higher torque values are encountered.
Ounce-Inch (oz·in):
The ounce-inch is a smaller unit commonly used in applications where precision is crucial, such as in small motors or appliances.
Gigapound-Foot (Gp·ft): The gigapound-foot is an even larger unit of torque, used in discussions of extremely high torque values, especially in large-scale engineering projects.
Meganewton-Meter (MN·m):
The meganewton-meter is a unit used to express torque on a larger scale, often in the realm of heavy machinery and industrial applications.
Out of the these torque measurement units discussed about, there are other units of torque and they are as follows.
Kilogram-Force Centimeter (kgf·cm):
Similar to the kilogram-force meter but with a shorter lever arm, the kilogram-force centimeter is commonly used in applications where the force is applied at a shorter distance from the pivot.
Newton-Centimeter (N·cm):
The newton-centimeter is a smaller unit of torque, representing the force applied at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot point in the metric system.
Gram-Force Millimeter (gf·mm):
A smaller unit used for precision torque measurements, especially in laboratories and small-scale mechanical systems.
Dyne-Meter (dyn·m):
The dyne-meter is a smaller unit in the CGS system, representing the torque produced by a force of one dyne applied at a distance of one meter from the pivot.
Kiloton-Meter (kton·m):
The kiloton-meter is a unit used in geotechnical engineering and large-scale construction projects, expressing torque on a massive scale.
We hope that we were able to make you aware about some of the important units of torque.