Physics

Acceleration Calculator

Acceleration from speed change and time.

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Results
Acceleration
4.4839 m/s²
In g-force
0.4572 g
Distance covered
86.18 m
Final speed
62.19 mph

Working

  1. 1a = (27.8 − 0) ÷ 6.2 = 4.4839 m/s²

Quick answer

Acceleration is the change in velocity divided by the time taken.

a = (v − u) ÷ t

How to use the Acceleration Calculator

  1. 1Enter the starting velocity.
  2. 2Enter the final velocity.
  3. 3Enter how long the change took.

Frequently asked questions

What is a fast 0–60?

Under 5 seconds is quick, under 3 is supercar territory — about 0.9 g of sustained acceleration.

Is deceleration negative acceleration?

Yes, mathematically it's the same quantity with the opposite sign.