Centripetal Force Calculator

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Calculates the centripetal force required to keep an object moving in a circular path.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Mass of the object (kg), Velocity of the object (m/s), and Radius of the circular path (m) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Centripetal Force (N) 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.

Mass of the object (kg): 1 kg; Velocity of the object (m/s): 10 m/s; Radius of the circular path (m): 1 m

Centripetal Force (N): 100 N

Mass of the object (kg): 2 kg; Velocity of the object (m/s): 5 m/s; Radius of the circular path (m): 2 m

Centripetal Force (N): 25 N

Mass of the object (kg): 0.5 kg; Velocity of the object (m/s): 15 m/s; Radius of the circular path (m): 3 m

Centripetal Force (N): 37.5 N

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