Definition:Torque/Unit

Definition

The SI unit of measurement of torque is the newton-metre.

The CGS unit of measurement of torque is the dyne-centimetre.

The FPS unit of measurement of torque is the pound-foot.

Newton-Metre

The newton-metre is the SI unit of torque.

It is defined as being the torque resulting from a force of $1$ newton applied perpendicularly to the end of a moment arm that is $1$ metre long. Definition:Newton-Metre/Conversion Factors

Dyne-Centimetre

The dyne-centimetre is the CGS unit of torque.

It is defined as being the torque resulting from a force of $1$ dyne applied perpendicularly to the end of a moment arm that is $1$ centimetre long. Definition:Dyne-Centimetre/Conversion Factors

Pound-Foot

The pound-foot is the FPS unit of torque.

It is defined as being the torque resulting from a force of $1$ pound force applied perpendicularly to the end of a moment arm that is $1$ foot long.

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