Centripetal Force Calculator
Enter the object’s mass, velocity, and radius of circular motion to calculate the centripetal force.
Centripetal Force Calculator
Calculate the centripetal force needed to keep an object moving in a circular path.
This is a straightforward physics calculation using the standard centripetal force formula; it assumes uniform circular motion at a constant speed.
Centripetal force is the net force directed toward the center of a circular path that keeps an object moving in that circle rather than in a straight line, calculated from the object’s mass, speed, and the radius of its circular path.
Example
- With the default values shown above, this calculator returns: Centripetal Force ≈ 33.33.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the formula for centripetal force?
F = mv²/r, where m is mass, v is velocity, and r is the radius of the circular path.
What provides centripetal force in real life?
Different physical forces can act as the centripetal force depending on the situation — tension in a string for a swung ball, friction between tires and road for a car turning, or gravity for an orbiting satellite.