Mechanical & Civil Engineering
Multi-Plate Wet Clutch Torque Calculator
Calculate the transmissible torque of a multi-plate wet friction clutch pack.
Your inputs
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Transmissible torque
172.8 N·m
Torque per friction surface
28.8 N·m
Number of surfaces
6
Axial force
3,000 N
What this calculator does
Multi-Plate Wet Clutch Torque Calculator: Applies the standard machine-element relationship used in design textbooks so the capacity, rating or geometry can be worked out step by step.
What your result means
The headline figure is the capacity, rating or geometric result for the element you described. Compare it with the manufacturer's rating and your required service factor.
Formula and working
T = n×μ×F×Rm
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Collect the inputs
Number of friction surfaces (n) = 6; Wet friction coefficient = 0.12; Axial clamping force (F) = 3,000 N; Mean friction radius (Rm) = 0.08 m
- 2
Apply the formula
T = n×μ×F×Rm
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Result
Transmissible torque = 172.8 N·m
Frequently asked questions
Symbols and assumptions
- numPlates
- Number of friction surfaces (n)
- frictionCoeff
- Wet friction coefficient
- axialForce
- Axial clamping force (F) (N)
- meanRadius
- Mean friction radius (Rm) (m)
- • Standard textbook geometry and steady operating conditions are assumed; shock, misalignment and wear factors are not applied automatically.
- • Material and surface-finish allowances must be chosen by the user for their actual component.
Sources and review
Reviewed 2026-09-22 · Next review 2027-09-22
- • This is an educational estimate for learning and checking, not a design deliverable.
- • Real design must follow the governing code or standard for your jurisdiction and be reviewed and signed off by a qualified engineer.
- • Safety factors, load combinations and material certification are the responsibility of the designer, not of this page.
Important limitation
This is an educational estimate based only on the values and formula shown. Verify current rates, rules, units, and professional standards before relying on the result. It is not personalized financial or investment advice.
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