Moment of Force

Introduction to Moment of Force

The moment of a force about a point produces rotation and is defined as the product of the force and the perpendicular distance from the point to the line of action of the force. In this formula, Moment of Force represents the rotational effect of the force, force is the applied force, and distance is the perpendicular distance from the point to the line of action of the force. The result is expressed in the unit of force multiplied by length (e.g., newton-meters or pound-feet).

Parameter usage:

• force = applied force
• distance = perpendicular distance from the point to the line of action of the force

Example valid values:

• force = 50 N
• distance = 2 m

Output:

• momentOfForce = rotational effect produced by the force

Data validation

The force and distance should be greater than zero.

Summary

This calculator finds the moment of force about a point and is useful in analyzing the rotational effects of applied forces in physics and engineering.