Acceleration Calculator

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Calculates acceleration based on change in velocity and time, or using force and mass (F=ma).

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Initial Velocity, Final Velocity, Time, Force, and Mass in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Acceleration (from Force and Mass) and Acceleration (from Velocity and Time) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Initial Velocity: 0 m/s; Final Velocity: 10 m/s; Time: 2 s; Force: 10 N; Mass: 5 kg

Acceleration (from Force and Mass): 2 m/s²; Acceleration (from Velocity and Time): 5 m/s²

Initial Velocity: 5 m/s; Final Velocity: 25 m/s; Time: 5 s; Force: 20 N; Mass: 10 kg

Acceleration (from Force and Mass): 2 m/s²; Acceleration (from Velocity and Time): 4 m/s²

Initial Velocity: 0 m/s; Final Velocity: 30 m/s; Time: 3 s; Force: 30 N; Mass: 15 kg

Acceleration (from Force and Mass): 2 m/s²; Acceleration (from Velocity and Time): 10 m/s²

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