Impact Force Calculator

Calculate the impact force when an object collides with another object or surface

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Impact Force (F) = (m × (vi - vf)) / t

Where:
m = Mass of the object (kg)
vi = Initial velocity (m/s)
vf = Final velocity (m/s)
t = Time of impact (s)

Impact Force Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Impact Force Calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Impact Force Calculator

  1. Enter the mass of the object in kilograms (kg)
  2. Enter the initial velocity of the object in meters per second (m/s)
  3. Enter the final velocity of the object in meters per second (m/s)
  4. Enter the time of impact in seconds (s)
  5. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the impact force
  6. The results will be displayed in both Newtons (N) and kilonewtons (kN)

Understanding Impact Force

Impact force is the force exerted during a collision. It depends on the mass of the colliding objects, their initial and final velocities, and the time duration of the impact.

Applications

This calculator can be used in various fields including:

  • Engineering and physics for collision analysis
  • Automotive safety design
  • Sports equipment design
  • Product safety testing

Example Calculation

If a 500 kg object moving at 20 m/s comes to a stop in 0.5 seconds, the impact force would be:

Impact Force = (500 kg × (20 m/s - 0 m/s)) / 0.5 s = 200,000 N or 200 kN