Mass on a Spring Calculator
〰 Oscillations & waves. Use the Mass on a spring formula to find period, mass, spring constant k: pick the value you want, type the others, and the answer updates as you go.
Period0.62832 s
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 |
|---|---|
| Period | s |
| Mass | kg |
| Spring constant k | N/m |
Worked example
Find the period when Mass = 0.4 kg, Spring constant k = 40 N/m.
Using T = 2π√(m/k): Period = 0.62832 s.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for Mass on a spring?
T = 2π√(m/k).
What do the letters stand for, and what units are used?
Period in s, Mass in kg, Spring constant k in N/m.
How do you calculate period?
Put the values into T = 2π√(m/k). For example, with Mass = 0.4 kg, Spring constant k = 40 N/m, period = 0.62832 s.
Can I solve for a different value?
Yes. In the calculator above, pick the circle next to any value (period, mass, spring constant k) and fill in the others: it rearranges the formula for you.
