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Kinetic Energy Calculator

🛹 Work, energy & power. Use the Kinetic energy formula to find kinetic energy, mass, speed: pick the value you want, type the others, and the answer updates as you go.

Ek=12mv2E_k = \tfrac{1}{2}mv^2
Kinetic energy998.56 J

Pick the ○ next to the value you want to find, fill in the others, and it solves as you type.

What each letter means

QuantityUnit
Kinetic energyJ
Masskg
Speedm/s

Worked example

Find the kinetic energy when Mass = 50 kg, Speed = 6.32 m/s.

Using Ek = 1/2mv²: Kinetic energy = 998.56 J.

Frequently asked questions

What is the formula for Kinetic energy?

Ek = 1/2mv².

What do the letters stand for, and what units are used?

Kinetic energy in J, Mass in kg, Speed in m/s.

How do you calculate kinetic energy?

Put the values into Ek = 1/2mv². For example, with Mass = 50 kg, Speed = 6.32 m/s, kinetic energy = 998.56 J.

Can I solve for a different value?

Yes. In the calculator above, pick the circle next to any value (kinetic energy, mass, speed) and fill in the others: it rearranges the formula for you.

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