Acceleration Calculator (a = Δv/Δt)
Calculate acceleration from the change in velocity and time.
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Result
2,778 m/s²
Acceleration: 2,778 m/s²
Result in all units
Step-by-step solution
a = Δv / Δt
What Is Acceleration?
Acceleration is a vector quantity that shows how much an object's velocity changes per unit of time. It numerically expresses speeding up or slowing down.
How is it calculated?
How Is Acceleration Calculated?
a = (final velocity − initial velocity) ÷ time
- Enter the initial and final velocity and the elapsed time.
- Divide the change in velocity by the time.
Unit: m/s².
Frequently Asked Questions
Can acceleration be negative?
Yes; if the velocity is decreasing, the acceleration is negative (deceleration).