Free Projectile Height Calculator
Calculate the maximum height reached by a projectile using H = v² * sin²(theta) / (2 * g).
m/s
degrees
m/s²
Maximum Height
34.40 m
Time to Peak2.65 s
Maximum Height vs Launch Velocity
Maximum Projectile Height
The peak altitude of a projectile depends on the vertical component of its launch velocity.
Formula
H = v² * sin²(theta) / (2 * g)
The time to reach the peak is t_peak = v * sin(theta) / g.
Example Calculation
A ball is launched at 30 m/s at 60 degrees.
- 01H = v² * sin²(theta) / (2g)
- 02H = 900 * sin²(60°) / (2 * 9.81)
- 03H = 900 * 0.75 / 19.62
- 04H = 675 / 19.62
- 05H = 34.40 m
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