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Effective torque

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Effective torque (often referred to as wheel torque or torque to the wheels) is primarily associated with automotive tuning. Torque can be measured using a dynamometer. Common units used in automotive applications can include ft·lbf and N·m.[1]

The formula for effective torque to the wheels is:[2]

Tw = Te * Ntf * ηtf

Ntf = Nt * Nf

ηtf = ηt * ηf

... where Tw is wheel torque, Te is engine torque, N is the gear ratio, η is the efficiency, and the subscripts t and f are for the gearbox and differential, respectively.[citation needed] Effective torque will often be 5-15% lower than the shaft or crank ratings of an engine due to a loss through the drivetrain.

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References

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  1. ^ "The formula for the effective torque". mag - The Magazine by ebm-papst (in English and German). September 2018. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
  2. ^ Zhang, Cheng-Yu; Zhang, Qing-Jie; Lu, Wei (2016-11-01). "The effective torque on patchy spheres nearby a flat substrate induced by infinitely thin rods with adsorptive ends". Molecular Physics. 114 (21): 3127–3133. doi:10.1080/00268976.2016.1219780. ISSN 0026-8976. Retrieved 2024-11-15.