Method and apparatus for determining a torque

The invention relates to a method for determining a torque (M) in a steering system of a motor vehicle, wherein the torque (M) by means of a steering handle (1) on a steering column (2) of the steering system is applied, whereby a torsion element having a first portion (2a) the steering column (2) with a second portion (2b) connects rotationally elastically to the steering column (2), wherein a torque sensor (3) relative rotation between the first and second portions (2a, 2b) is detected, one in a dependency. relative rotation between the first and second portions (2a, 2b), the torque (M) is determined, wherein the torque (M) in a first rotary angle range (T1) is determined using a first mapping function, wherein the torque (M) in a second rotational angle range (T2) is determined using a second mapping function, wherein the first mapping function from the second mapping function is different, whereby the steering handle (1) at least based on an angular range of ± 90 ° to a neutral position of the steering handle (1) is adjustable.