Acceleration Calculator: Compute Motion Changes with Precision
Find acceleration fast: choose a formula, enter velocity, time or distance, press calculate. The tool applies standard kinematic equations and shows results in m/s²—helpful in class, labs or design work. Earth’s average gravitational acceleration is 9.80665 m/s² (CODATA 2018).
Acceleration Calculator
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How to use the tool
1 Select a method
Method 1 – Initial velocity (vi), final velocity (vf), time (t).
Method 2 – Initial velocity, time, distance (s).
Method 3 – Initial velocity, final velocity, distance.
2 Enter your data
Example inputs (all differ from the form placeholders):
Method 1: vi=2.2 m/s, vf=11.6 m/s, t=3.8 s
Method 2: vi=4.1 m/s, t=7.2 s, s=98 m
Method 3: vi=1.9 m/s, vf=10.4 m/s, s=29 m
3 Hit “Calculate” and read the result
The calculator outputs acceleration in m/s². Positive values show speeding up; negative values show slowing down.
Method 3: $$a = rac{v_f^{2}-v_i^{2}}{2\,s}$$ Example ⇒ rac{10.4^{2}-1.9^{2}}{2times29}=1.80 m/s².
Quick-Facts
SI unit for acceleration: metre per second squared (BIPM SI Brochure 2019).
Mean Earth gravity: 9.80665 m/s² (CODATA 2018).
Elite sprinters peak near 3 m/s² in the first 30 m (Støren et al., 2019).
Passenger cars average 0–100 km/h in ~10 s, ≈2.8 m/s² (Car and Driver 2023 road tests).
FAQ
What does the calculator output?
It returns linear acceleration, the rate your velocity changes each second, in m/s²—“the time derivative of velocity” (ISO 80000-3:2019).
Which equations does the tool use?
It applies three standard kinematic formulas, identical to those in most physics textbooks (Serway & Jewett 2020).
When should I pick each method?
Choose the method matching your known values: use Method 1 when time and both velocities are known; Method 2 when distance replaces final velocity; Method 3 when distance replaces time (Giancoli 2018).
How accurate are the results?
The output is exact for the provided inputs; rounding to two decimals occurs only for display, not computation (Wolfram Physics Docs 2023).
Does a negative answer mean deceleration?
Yes. A negative value shows velocity decreasing in the chosen direction (NASA Glenn Research Center 2022).
Can I use units other than metres and seconds?
Convert your data to SI first; the formulas assume consistent units, preventing dimensional errors (NIST SP811 2008).
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