Force Calculator Formula

Understand the math behind the force calculator. Each variable explained with a worked example.

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Formulas Used

Force

force = mass * acceleration

Variables

VariableDescriptionDefault
massMass(kg)10
accelerationAcceleration(m/s²)9.81

How It Works

Newton's Second Law of Motion

Force equals the product of mass and acceleration.

Formula

F = m * a

The SI unit of force is the newton (N), equivalent to 1 kg * m/s².

Worked Example

Find the force on a 10 kg object accelerating at 9.81 m/s².

mass = 10acceleration = 9.81
  1. 01F = m * a
  2. 02F = 10 * 9.81
  3. 03F = 98.1 N

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