The formula for torque is given by the cross product between force and the displacement vector from the pivot point. Mathematically, torque can be written as:

• Torque = Force × Displacement Vector
• OR
• Torque = r × F × sin(θ)

where θ is the angle between vector r and vector F. The SI unit of torque is N-m (Newton-meter) or kg.m2.s-2. Other units of torque include dyne-cm, pound-feet, and pound-inches. The dimension of torque is force multiplied by the distance, i.e., .