Torque Calculator

Calculate torque from horsepower and RPM, horsepower from torque and RPM, torque conversions, wheel torque estimates, and drivetrain loss. Use this torque calculator for engine performance, dyno estimates, gearing comparisons, and power calculations.

Calculate Torque

Torque = Horsepower × 5252 ÷ RPM. Horsepower = Torque × RPM ÷ 5252.
Your result will appear here.

How the torque calculator works

Torque from horsepower:
Enter horsepower and RPM to calculate torque in pound-feet and newton-meters.

Horsepower from torque:
Enter torque and RPM to calculate horsepower.

Wheel torque estimate:
Uses engine torque, gear ratio, transmission ratio, and drivetrain loss to estimate wheel torque.

Torque conversion:
Converts torque between pound-feet and newton-meters.

Why use a torque calculator?

A torque calculator helps connect torque, horsepower, RPM, gearing, and wheel force.

It can help compare engine output, estimate wheel torque, understand dyno numbers, convert torque units, and evaluate performance changes.

What your result means

Your result shows torque in pound-feet and newton-meters, horsepower, RPM, estimated wheel torque, drivetrain loss, gearing multiplier, wheel force, and torque conversion values. These are estimates based on the values you enter.

Torque calculator formulas

Frequently asked questions

How do you calculate torque from horsepower?

Multiply horsepower by 5252, then divide by RPM. This gives torque in pound-feet when using the standard horsepower formula.

How do you calculate horsepower from torque?

Multiply torque by RPM, then divide by 5252.

Why do horsepower and torque cross at 5252 RPM?

In the standard lb-ft horsepower formula, 5252 is the constant that relates torque and RPM, so horsepower and torque are numerically equal at that RPM.

What is wheel torque?

Wheel torque is the torque estimated at the wheels after gear multiplication and drivetrain loss.