Average velocity (using initial velocity, acceleration, time)

The Average Velocity based on Acceleration and Time calculator computes the velocity achieved based on a constant acceleration over time.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:

• (V₀) This is the initial velocity
• (a) This is the constant acceleration
• (t) This is the duration of the acceleration

Average Velocity (V): The calculator returns the velocity in meters per second.  However this can be automatically converted to compatible units via the pull-down menu.

The Math / Science

The formula for the Average Velocity based on Acceleration and Time is:

   V = Vi + ½•a•t

where:

• V is the average velocity
• Vi is the initial velocity
• a is the constant acceleration
• t is the duration of the acceleration

Reference

University Physics 12th Edition, Chapter 2, Equation #2.11