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Velocity & Acceleration Calculator (SUVAT)

Solve constant-acceleration motion problems: enter any three of initial velocity, final velocity, acceleration, time and displacement to get the other two.

How to use

  1. 1Fill in any three of u, v, a, t and s (SI units: m/s, m/s², s, m).
  2. 2Leave the two unknowns blank.

How it's calculated

v = u + at; s = ut + ½at²; v² = u² + 2as; s = ½(u + v)t; s = vt − ½at².

Frequently asked questions

What do u, v, a, t and s stand for?

Initial velocity, final velocity, acceleration, time and displacement.

What about free fall?

Use a = 9.81 m/s² (downward), or −9.81 if you take upward as positive.

Does this work if acceleration changes?

No — SUVAT equations assume constant acceleration.