Moments

The moment = the size of the force (N) multiplied by the length of the lever (m). Moment = Force x Distance Moments are measured in Nm therefore: moment (Nm) = force (N) x distance (m) An object is in equilibrium, i.e. it is balanced and not turning or moving when:  there is no force applied to the object, or  the sum of the clockwise moments about a point is equal to the sum of the anticlockwise moments about the point.