Upper secondary
Constant acceleration
Constant acceleration: formula, units and explained result. No account required. Processing stays in your browser.
v = v₀ + at; Δx = v₀t + ½at²
One-dimensional motion with constant acceleration. Nonnegative time.
How to use this calculator
- Identify the quantities and convert them to the units shown.
- Apply the formula first, then compare with the substitution and result.
- Check the assumptions and whether the order of magnitude makes sense.
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A practical example
Use these sample inputs to check the calculation before entering your own values.
- Initial velocity (m/s)
- 5
- Acceleration (m/s²)
- 2
- Time (s)
- 3
Result for this example
- Final velocity
- 11 m/s
- Displacement
- 24 m