The elastic torsion formula can be rearranged to determine the allowable torque that causes a maximum shearing stress of . The maximum shearing stress occurs on the outermost surface of the shaft; therefore, :
 
	
		The elastic torsion formula can be rearranged to determine the allowable torque that causes a maximum shearing stress of . The maximum shearing stress occurs on the outermost surface of the shaft; therefore, :