Torque Formulas

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring, Automatic TransSECTION Torque Formulas
  • When using a torque wrench-SST  or equivalent combination, the written torque must be recalculated due to the extra length that the SST  or equivalent adds to the torque wrench. Recalculate the torque by using the following formulas. Choose the formula that applies to you.
TORQUE FORMULAS

Torque Unit Formula
N.m N.m x [L/(L+A)]
kgf.m kgf.m x [L/(L+A)]
kgf.cm kgf.cm x [L/(L+A)]
ft.lbf ft.lbf x [L/(L+A)]
in.lbf in.lbf x [L/(L+A)]
A : The length of the SST  past the torque wrench drive.
: The length of the torque wrench.
Fig 1: Torque Wrench Length
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RENDER: 1.0x

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