Centripetal Acceleration Calculator
Calculate acceleration and force for uniform circular motion.
Your inputs
Calculation results
Formula & assumptions
Acceleration = v²/r; force = mv²/r.
Values use the specified units. Calculations use floating-point arithmetic. Check input measurements and formula assumptions before applying the result.
Compare your scenarios
Save up to five results to compare changes side by side. Scenarios stay in this tab until you clear or reload it.
Using Centripetal Acceleration Calculator
Calculate acceleration and force for uniform circular motion.
- Enter speed, radius, mass using the units printed under each field.
- Choose Calculate, or enable live updates. Review the result labels and formula assumptions.
- Save scenarios to compare up to five variations, then copy the report or download JSON or CSV.
Example
Speed: 5 meters per second Radius: 2 meters Mass: 1 kilograms Acceleration · meters per second squared: 12.5 Force · newtons: 12.5
Questions & answers
What does Centripetal Acceleration Calculator calculate?
Calculate acceleration and force for uniform circular motion.
Which units should I enter?
Speed uses meters per second. Radius uses meters. Mass uses kilograms. Convert values to these units before calculating.
Which formula does it use?
Acceleration = v²/r; force = mv²/r.
What does the included example show?
Speed: 5 meters per second; Radius: 2 meters; Mass: 1 kilograms. Result: Acceleration · meters per second squared = 12.5; Force · newtons = 12.5.
Can I compare different settings?
Yes. Save a scenario, change the inputs and save another result. Up to five scenarios are compared in this tab; they disappear when you reload or leave.
Can I export the calculation?
Copy the JSON report or download JSON and CSV with inputs, result labels and numeric values. Processing uses local JavaScript; no calculation request is sent to our server. Displayed values use up to 10 significant digits; exports retain JavaScript numeric precision.
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