Power, speed and torque

Converts transmitted mechanical power and rotational speed to torque.

VERIFIED FORMULA RECORD

T = 60P/(2πN) = 9550P(kW)/N(rpm)

Converts transmitted mechanical power and rotational speed to torque.

Machine DesignVerifiedReviewed 2026-08-09

Variables and units

T = torque (N·m)

P = mechanical power (W or kW)

N = speed (rpm)

Conditions and limitations

  • Steady mechanical power transmission
  • Power is transmitted at the stated shaft speed

Source: NIST Special Publication 811 for SI units; relation derived from P = Tω and ω = 2πN/60.

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