Maximum Height Calculator - Projectile Motion

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Calculates the maximum vertical height reached by a projectile, given its initial velocity and launch angle.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Initial Velocity (m/s) and Launch Angle (degrees) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Launch Angle in Radians and Maximum Height Reached (meters) 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 (m/s): 20 m/s; Launch Angle (degrees): 45 degrees

Launch Angle in Radians: 0.7853981634; Maximum Height Reached (meters): 10.19367992 m

Initial Velocity (m/s): 30 m/s; Launch Angle (degrees): 30 degrees

Launch Angle in Radians: 0.5235987756; Maximum Height Reached (meters): 11.46788991 m

Initial Velocity (m/s): 15 m/s; Launch Angle (degrees): 60 degrees

Launch Angle in Radians: 1.047197551; Maximum Height Reached (meters): 8.600917431 m

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