Fall Rate Calculator

Fall Rate Calculator calculator can be used to calculate the fall rate based on height and time measurements. This is commonly used in construction safety assessments to determine if a fall hazard exceeds safe limits.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Fall Rate Calculation

Results will appear here after calculation

Where:
Fall Rate (m/s) = Height (m) / Time (s)
Horizontal Displacement (m) = √(Distance² - Height²) [if distance is provided]

Fall Rate Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Fall Rate Calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the height of the fall in meters (required).
  2. Enter the time it takes for the fall in seconds (required).
  3. If measuring a fall with horizontal displacement, enter the horizontal distance in meters (optional).
  4. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the fall rate.
  5. Review the results and formula used for the calculation.

Working Principle

This calculator uses basic physics to determine the fall rate. The primary calculation is:

Fall Rate (m/s) = Height (m) / Time (s)

For falls with horizontal displacement, the calculator also calculates the horizontal displacement using the Pythagorean theorem:

Horizontal Displacement = √(Distance² - Height²)

Applications

This calculator is useful in:

  • Construction site safety assessments
  • Window fall prevention evaluations
  • Indoor fall hazard analysis
  • Education about fall dynamics

Important Notes

Remember that this calculator provides a theoretical fall rate. Actual fall scenarios may be affected by factors such as air resistance, surface conditions, and human body position during fall.