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Bolt Torque Calculator

Calculate the required torque for a bolt.

in
lb
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Required Torque

41.67

lb-ft

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# Given Values:
Nut Factor: 0.2
Nominal Diameter: 0.5 in
Clamp Load: 5000 lb
# Formula:
Required Torque = k * d * p / 12
# Substitution:
Required Torque = 0.2 * 0.5 * 5000 / 12
Final Answer: 41.6667 lb-ft

How it works

T=K×D×PT = K \times D \times P

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How it Works

T=K×D×PT = K \times D \times P

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