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Acceleration calculator

Find acceleration from a change in velocity over a time interval.

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Acceleration calculator

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The Acceleration (a)
10.00 m/sĀ²
G-FORCE EQUIVALENT
1.02 G
DISPLACEMENT (Ī”x)
500 m
This acceleration generates 1.02G of force, comparable to Earth's Standard Gravity.

About the Acceleration calculator

Find acceleration from a change in velocity over a time interval.

How to use the Acceleration calculator

  1. Enter the Initial Velocity (m/s), Final Velocity (m/s) and Time Interval (s).
  2. Press Calculate.

Formula and method

a = (v āˆ’ u) Ć· t, in m/sĀ². A negative value means the object is slowing down.

Worked example

A car going from 0 to 27.8 m/s (100 km/h) in 8 seconds accelerates at about 3.47 m/sĀ².

Tips

  • Convert km/h to m/s by dividing by 3.6.
  • Gravity near Earth's surface is about 9.81 m/sĀ².

Frequently asked questions

What is deceleration?
A negative acceleration, meaning the speed is decreasing.