Torsion Calculator

Calculate torsional shear stress and angle of twist for solid and hollow circular shafts and rectangular sections.

Torsion Parameters

lb-in
in
in
ksi
psi

Maximum Shear Stress

795.77 psi

0.796 ksi

ADEQUATE

Utilization: 5.5%

Polar Moment of Inertia (J)
25.1327 in&sup4;
Max Shear Stress
795.77 psi
Angle of Twist
0.001661 rad
Angle of Twist
0.0952°

Torsion Formulas

Shear Stress: τ = Tr/J

Angle of Twist: φ = TL/(GJ)

Solid Circular J: πd&sup4;/32

Hollow Circular J: π(do&sup4; - di&sup4;)/32