Constant Acceleration

The Constant Acceleration calculator uses the equation (a =(v_f - v_i )/t ) to compute the constant acceleration to achieve a final velocity (V_f) based on an initial velocity (V_i) of an object at time (t) of constant acceleration.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:

• (V_i) Initial velocity
• (V_f) Final velocity 
• (t) time elapsed

Constant Acceleration (a): The calculator returns the acceleration in meters per second squared.  However, this can be automatically converted to compatible units via the pull-down menu.

The Math/Science

The formula for constant acceleration is:

     a = (vf - vi) / t

where:

• vf is the final velocity
• vi is the initial velocity
• a is the constant acceleration
• t is the time of motion

Related Items:

• Acceleration Due to Gravity
• Average Velocity
• Distance Traveled under constant acceleration.