Centripetal Force Calculator
📐 Physics of Matter. Use the Centripetal force formula to find force, mass, speed, radius: pick the value you want, type the others, and the answer updates as you go.
Force50 N
Pick the ○ next to the value you want to find, fill in the others, and it solves as you type.
What each letter means
| Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|
| Force | N |
| Mass | kg |
| Speed | m/s |
| Radius | m |
Worked example
Find the force when Mass = 1 kg, Speed = 10 m/s, Radius = 2 m.
Using Fc = mv²/r: Force = 50 N.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for Centripetal force?
Fc = mv²/r.
What do the letters stand for, and what units are used?
Force in N, Mass in kg, Speed in m/s, Radius in m.
How do you calculate force?
Put the values into Fc = mv²/r. For example, with Mass = 1 kg, Speed = 10 m/s, Radius = 2 m, force = 50 N.
Can I solve for a different value?
Yes. In the calculator above, pick the circle next to any value (force, mass, speed, radius) and fill in the others: it rearranges the formula for you.
