Wheel Torque Calculator — Calculate Torque at Wheels

Wheel Torque Calculator

Calculate wheel torque from engine torque, gear ratios, and tire size. Understand how gearing affects torque delivery to the wheels.

Step 1: Vehicle Details

Understanding Wheel Torque

Wheel torque is calculated by multiplying engine torque by the gear ratio and final drive ratio. This represents the actual torque delivered to the wheels, which determines acceleration and pulling power.

Step 2: Additional Options

About Wheel Torque

Higher wheel torque results in better acceleration and pulling power. Lower gears multiply torque more than higher gears, which is why vehicles accelerate faster in lower gears. The final drive ratio further multiplies the torque before it reaches the wheels.

Wheel Torque Results

Summary
Gear Comparison
Breakdown

Calculated Wheel Torque

1945 lb-ft
Based on 300 lb-ft engine torque with 1.8:1 gear ratio and 3.7:1 final drive
Engine Torque
300 lb-ft
Wheel Torque
1945 lb-ft
Gear Ratio
1.8:1
Final Drive Ratio
3.7:1

Gear Ratio Comparison

Gear Gear Ratio Wheel Torque Torque Multiplier

Torque Calculation Breakdown

Wheel Torque Formula

Wheel Torque = Engine Torque × Gear Ratio × Final Drive Ratio

To calculate wheel torque, multiply the engine torque by the selected gear ratio and then by the final drive ratio. For example: 300 lb-ft × 1.8 × 3.7 = 1998 lb-ft of wheel torque.

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