`v = (Delta r)/(Delta t)`

The Mean Velocity calculator uses the equation v = Δr/Δt to compute the mean velocity based on the distance traveled (Δr) over a period time traveled (Δt). 

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the preferred units and enter the following:

• (Δr)  Change in distance.
• (Δt) Change in time.

Mean Velocity (v): The calculator returns the velocity (v) in meters per second.  However, this can be automatically converted to other velocity units via the pull-down menu.

The Math / Science

The formula for mean velocity is:

    `ΔV = (Δr)/(Δt)`

where:

• ΔV = mean velocity
• Δr = distance traveled
• Δt = duration of time 

Related Calculators

• Compute the time required to travel a distance at a constant velocity. 
• Compute the distance traveled at a constant velocity over a period of time. 

References

• Light and Matter by Benjamin Crowell, Chapter 8.1 The velocity vector