torque generated by a given force

The general formula to calculate the torque generated by a given force is the cross product of the force  and vector  :



With :

•  is the torque vector expressed in newtons-meters [N.m]
•  is the force vector expressed in newtons [N]
•  is the vector from rotation center  to the point  where the force  is applied

See also : What is the formula to calculate the torque generated by a force applied perpendicular to the radius?