Brake Pedal Force Calculator

Calculate the force required to apply brakes based on wheel radius and desired deceleration.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Force (N) = Mass (kg) × Deceleration (m/s²)

Where:
Force is the braking force required in Newtons (N)
Mass is the mass of the vehicle in kilograms (kg)
Deceleration is the rate of deceleration in meters per second squared (m/s²)

Brake Pedal Force Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Brake Pedal Force Calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Calculator

  1. Enter the wheel radius in meters (e.g., 0.3 meters for a 30 cm radius wheel).
  2. Enter the desired deceleration in meters per second squared (e.g., 5 m/s² for a deceleration of 5 m/s²).
  3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the brake force required.
  4. The result will be displayed in Newtons (N).

Working Principle

The brake pedal force calculator uses the formula:

Force (N) = Mass (kg) × Deceleration (m/s²)

This formula calculates the force required to decelerate a vehicle based on its mass and the desired deceleration. The calculator assumes a default vehicle mass of 1500 kg for demonstration purposes.

Example

If a vehicle with a wheel radius of 0.3 meters needs to decelerate at a rate of 5 m/s², the brake force required would be:

Force = 1500 kg × 5 m/s² = 7500 N

This means a braking force of 7500 Newtons is required to achieve the desired deceleration.