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Displacement Calculator

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Calculates the change in position of an object, often using kinematic equations (SUVAT).

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Initial Velocity (m/s), Time (s), and Acceleration (m/s²) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Displacement (m) 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

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Constant Velocity

Initial Velocity (m/s): 5 m/s; Time (s): 2 s; Acceleration (m/s²): 0 m/s²

Displacement (m): 10 m

Uniform Acceleration

Initial Velocity (m/s): 0 m/s; Time (s): 3 s; Acceleration (m/s²): 2 m/s²

Displacement (m): 9 m

Initial Velocity and Acceleration

Initial Velocity (m/s): 2 m/s; Time (s): 4 s; Acceleration (m/s²): 3 m/s²

Displacement (m): 32 m

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