Acceleration Calculator
🚗 Motion (kinematics). Use the Acceleration formula to find acceleration, final velocity v, start velocity u, time: pick the value you want, type the others, and the answer updates as you go.
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 |
|---|---|
| Acceleration | m/s² |
| Final velocity v | m/s |
| Start velocity u | m/s |
| Time | s |
Worked example
Find the acceleration when Final velocity v = 14 m/s, Start velocity u = 4 m/s, Time = 5 s.
Using a = (v - u)/t: Acceleration = 2 m/s².
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for Acceleration?
a = (v - u)/t.
What do the letters stand for, and what units are used?
Acceleration in m/s², Final velocity v in m/s, Start velocity u in m/s, Time in s.
How do you calculate acceleration?
Put the values into a = (v - u)/t. For example, with Final velocity v = 14 m/s, Start velocity u = 4 m/s, Time = 5 s, acceleration = 2 m/s².
Can I solve for a different value?
Yes. In the calculator above, pick the circle next to any value (acceleration, final velocity v, start velocity u, time) and fill in the others: it rearranges the formula for you.
