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Projectile Motion Calculator

Calculate range, max height, and time of flight for projectile motion

Projectile Motion Calculator

Calculate range, max height, time of flight, and impact velocity. (g = 9.81 m/s²)

Range R

40.775 m

Max Height H

10.194 m

Time of Flight T

2.883 s

Time to Peak

1.442 s

Impact Speed

20.000 m/s

Impact Angle

45.0°

vx = 14.142 m/svy₀ = 14.142 m/s

Formulas

R = v₀cos θ · T
H_max = h₀ + v₀²sin²θ / (2g)
T = (v₀sin θ + √(v₀²sin²θ + 2gh₀)) / g

How to Use This Calculator

1

Enter your input values

Fill in all required input fields for the Projectile Motion Calculator. Most fields include unit selectors so you can work in your preferred unit system.

2

Review your inputs

Double-check that all values are correct and that you have selected the right units for each field. Incorrect units are the most common source of calculation errors.

3

Read the results

The Projectile Motion Calculator instantly computes the output and displays results with units. All calculations happen in your browser — no loading time and no data sent to a server.

Formula Reference

Horizontal Range

R = V₀² sin(2θ) / g

Variables: V₀ = initial speed, θ = launch angle, g = gravitational acceleration

Maximum Height

H = V₀² sin²(θ) / (2g)

Variables: H = peak height above launch point

When to Use This Calculator

  • Use the Projectile Motion Calculator when solving homework or exam problems that require quick numerical verification of your hand calculations.
  • Use it during the design phase to rapidly iterate on parameters before running detailed finite element simulations.
  • Use it when reviewing a colleague's calculation or checking a vendor's data sheet for plausibility.
  • Use it to generate reference data for a technical report or presentation without manual computation.

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