Free Fall Distance Calculator
🚗 Motion (kinematics). Use the Free fall distance formula to find distance fallen, time: pick the value you want, type the others, and the answer updates as you go.
Dropped from rest, ignoring air resistance (g = 9.81 m/s²).
Distance fallen44.145 m
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 |
|---|---|
| Distance fallen | m |
| Time | s |
Worked example
Find the distance fallen when Time = 3 s.
Using h = 1/2 g t²: Distance fallen = 44.145 m.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for Free fall distance?
h = 1/2 g t². Dropped from rest, ignoring air resistance (g = 9.81 m/s²).
What do the letters stand for, and what units are used?
Distance fallen in m, Time in s.
How do you calculate distance fallen?
Put the values into h = 1/2 g t². For example, with Time = 3 s, distance fallen = 44.145 m.
Can I solve for a different value?
Yes. In the calculator above, pick the circle next to any value (distance fallen, time) and fill in the others: it rearranges the formula for you.
