Acceleration Calculator

Acceleration Calculator lets you average acceleration is the velocity change divided by elapsed time. Enter your own values or load the worked example.

Method and calculation

Average acceleration is the velocity change divided by elapsed time.

Inputs and settings

Acceleration Calculator accepts Initial velocity (m/s) (signed value); Final velocity (m/s) (signed value); Time (s) (minimum 0.000001).

Worked example

Acceleration Calculator example — Initial velocity (m/s): 0; Final velocity (m/s): 20; Time (s): 5. Computed output: { "metresPerSecondSquared": 4 }

Output and limitations

Acceleration Calculator: Use finite inputs. Results use double-precision arithmetic.

Technical references: JavaScript numerical operations

Acceleration Calculator FAQs

Acceleration Calculator applies the following rule to your input: Average acceleration is the velocity change divided by elapsed time. The worked example on this page uses the same processor as the result button.
Acceleration Calculator has these boundaries: Use finite inputs. Results use double-precision arithmetic. Start by checking the initial velocity (m/s) field against the units or format shown.
Acceleration Calculator provides this sample: { "metresPerSecondSquared": 4 }. Use the sample button to reproduce it, then replace the inputs with your own values.