Acceleration Calculator
Calculate acceleration using velocity and time measurements with our precise tool
How to Use
- 1Enter initial velocity (vโ) in m/s
- 2Enter final velocity (v) in m/s
- 3Enter time duration (t) in seconds
- 4View calculated acceleration (a)
Required Metrics
- Velocity
Must be in meters per second (m/s)
- Time
Must be in seconds (s)
- Unit Consistency
All inputs must use matching units
Typical Values
3-8 m/sยฒ acceleration
9.81 m/sยฒ gravitational acceleration
~1 m/sยฒ comfortable acceleration
Calculate Acceleration
Enter values in the fields below to compute acceleration:
Speed at the beginning of motion.
Speed at the end of motion.
Total time taken for the change in velocity.
Enter values to calculate acceleration.
๐ Step-by-Step Calculation
1. Measure Your Values
Record the initial velocity (vโ), final velocity (v), and time (t) between these velocities.
2. Ensure Consistent Units
All velocities must be in meters per second (m/s) and time in seconds (s) for accurate results.
3. Apply the Formula
a = (v - vโ) รท t
4. Interpret Results
Positive values indicate acceleration, negative values indicate deceleration.
๐ Metric Definitions
Initial Velocity (vโ)
The speed at which the object is moving at the start of measurement, in meters per second (m/s).
Final Velocity (v)
The speed at which the object is moving at the end of measurement, in meters per second (m/s).
Time (t)
The duration over which the velocity change occurs, measured in seconds (s).
Acceleration (a)
The rate of change of velocity, measured in meters per second squared (m/sยฒ).
๐ Measurement Tips
- 1Use a stopwatch for precise time measurement
- 2For vehicles, use speedometer readings
- 3Convert km/h to m/s by dividing by 3.6
- 4Measure multiple times for accuracy