Is torque is a scalar or vector quantity?

1. Torque is defined as the turning effect of the force applied.
2. It is given as the product of the force applied and the perpendicular distance of the point of application of the force to the hinge point.
3. It is given as $Toque=\overrightarrow{r}\times \overrightarrow{F}$
4. Torque is a vector quantity and its direction is always perpendicular to the plane containing the force and displacement vector.