Wheel Torque Calculator

Engine torque to wheel torque and tractive force via gearing and tyre size.

How it works

1

Enter engine torque

Crank torque in Nm at the RPM of interest.

2

Add the gearing

Selected gear ratio, final drive and tyre rolling radius.

3

Read wheel torque

Wheel torque and the forward force (tractive effort) at the contact patch.

Frequently asked questions

How is wheel torque calculated?

Wheel torque = engine torque x gear ratio x final drive x drivetrain efficiency. Tractive force is then wheel torque divided by the tyre rolling radius.

Why is first gear so strong?

Low gears have a high numerical ratio, so they multiply engine torque the most at the wheels - which is why first gear pulls hardest and top gear is for efficiency.

What is tractive force?

The forward push at the tyre contact patch in newtons. It is what actually accelerates the car, and it falls as you go up through the gears.

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