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The Standard Gravitational Parameter calculator computes the Standard Gravitational Parameter for a body based on the mass of the body (M) and the Universal Gravity Constant (G).
INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:
- (M) This is the mass of the body
Standard Gravitational Parameter (μ): The calculator return the parameter in m³/s².
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- Standard Gravitational Parameter
The Math / Science
The formula for the Standard Gravitational Parameter is:
μ = M•G
where:
- μ is the Standard Gravitational Parameter for a body
- M is the mass of the body
- G is the Universal Gravity Constant.
The Standard Gravitational Parameter is used in celestial mechanics for the prediction of a smaller body about the main body of mass.
