Time of Motion

The Time of Motioncalculator uses the equation (t =(v_f - v_i )/a ) to compute the time of motion required to achieve a final velocity (V_f) based on an initial velocity (V_i) of an object a constant acceleration.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:

• (V_i) Initial velocity
• (V_f) Final velocity 
• (a) Constant acceleration

Time of Motion (t): The calculator returns the time in seconds.  However, this can be automatically converted to compatible units via the pull-down menu.

The Math/Science

The formula for time of motion is:

      t = (vf - vi) / a

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.