Motor Torque Calculator

Compute shaft torque with speed, power, and load data. Review efficiency and service margins safely. Download clean reports for better motor decisions every time.

Torque Calculation Form

Use loaded motor speed in RPM.
Enter 6 for a 6:1 reduction.
Percent value.
Percent value.
Use N·m/A.
Use amperes.

Example Data Table

Case Power Speed Load Force Radius Gear Ratio Estimated Use
Conveyor drive 7.5 kW 1450 RPM 620 N 0.12 m 8:1 Material handling
Mixer shaft 15 kW 1750 RPM 900 N 0.18 m 6:1 Agitator sizing
Winch drum 5 hp 1200 RPM 1100 lbf 4 in 25:1 Pulling load

Formula Used

Torque from power and speed: T = 9550 × P(kW) ÷ RPM

Power from torque and speed: P(kW) = T(N·m) × 2π × RPM ÷ 60000

Load torque: T(load) = Force × Radius

Three phase electrical input: P(kW) = √3 × V × I × PF ÷ 1000

Single phase electrical input: P(kW) = V × I × PF ÷ 1000

Mechanical output estimate: P(out) = P(input) × Efficiency

Geared output torque: T(output) = T(motor) × Gear Ratio × Transmission Efficiency

Required motor torque: T(required) = Service Load Torque ÷ (Gear Ratio × Transmission Efficiency)

Current torque check: T = Kt × Current

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter motor power and select the correct unit.
  2. Enter the loaded shaft speed in revolutions per minute.
  3. Add a known torque value for reverse power checking.
  4. Enter load force and radius for load-side torque.
  5. Add gear ratio, motor efficiency, and transmission efficiency.
  6. Use service factor for shock, heat, or uncertain loads.
  7. Enter voltage, current, phase, and power factor if needed.
  8. Press Calculate Torque, CSV, or PDF as required.

Why motor torque matters

Motor torque shows turning force at the shaft. It links power, speed, load radius, and gearing. A motor may have enough rated power, yet still fail during starting. That happens when starting torque, service factor, or gearbox loss is ignored. This calculator combines those items in one workflow. It supports design checks for conveyors, pumps, mixers, winches, fans, and small machines.

Practical design checks

Start with the rated output power and speed. The calculator converts them into shaft torque. Then enter the load force and lever radius. This gives the torque demanded by the driven load. Add a service factor for shock, dust, heat, frequent starts, or uncertain data. A higher factor gives safer selection, but it can increase motor size.

Gear ratio changes torque and speed together. A reduction gearbox raises output torque. It also lowers output speed. Real gearboxes waste energy, so transmission efficiency is included. The required motor torque is divided by both gear ratio and efficiency. This helps compare the motor shaft with the load side.

Electrical estimates

The electrical section estimates input power from voltage, current, phase, and power factor. Efficiency converts that input into mechanical output. This is useful when nameplate power is missing, or when field readings are taken with a meter. The result should be treated as an estimate. Meter accuracy and operating conditions affect it.

Using the results

Compare available output torque with required load torque. Check the margin value. A positive margin means the design has reserve torque. A low margin means the motor may run hot, trip, or stall. Review acceleration loads separately when the machine has heavy inertia. Also compare calculated current torque from the torque constant when using servo or direct current motors.

Use consistent units and realistic assumptions. Measure radius at the point where force acts. Use running speed, not no load speed, for loaded torque. Keep efficiency values conservative. Save the exported report with the project file. It records assumptions and helps later maintenance decisions.

Safety note

For brakes, lifts, cranes, and hoists, use approved standards. Confirm torque with manufacturer data. Add guards and overload protection. Field testing should be supervised by qualified people. Document every final setting before startup carefully.

FAQs

What is motor torque?

Motor torque is the turning force available at a shaft. It is usually measured in newton meters. Higher torque helps a motor start, accelerate, and drive heavier loads.

Why does speed affect torque?

For a fixed power level, torque falls as speed rises. That is why slow geared drives can deliver strong output torque even with modest motor power.

Should I use rated speed or no-load speed?

Use loaded running speed whenever possible. No-load speed can overstate real performance. The best value is the speed measured under normal working load.

What does service factor mean?

Service factor adds allowance for overload, shock, frequent starts, and uncertain data. It helps avoid choosing a motor that is too close to the limit.

How does a gearbox change torque?

A reduction gearbox increases output torque and lowers output speed. Real gearboxes also lose some power, so transmission efficiency should be included.

What is starting torque?

Starting torque is the torque needed to begin movement. It can be much higher than running torque, especially for conveyors, mixers, pumps, and high-inertia loads.

Can I estimate torque from electrical readings?

Yes. Voltage, current, phase, power factor, and efficiency can estimate mechanical output power. Then speed converts that power into approximate torque.

Is this enough for final motor selection?

Use it for design estimates and comparisons. Final selection should also check duty cycle, cooling, enclosure, overload protection, inertia, standards, and manufacturer data.

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