Free Projectile Range Calculator

Calculate the horizontal range of a projectile launched from ground level using R = v² * sin(2*theta) / g.

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Horizontal Range

91.74 m

Horizontal Range vs Launch Velocity

Projectile Range

For a projectile launched from and landing at the same elevation:

Formula

R = v² * sin(2*theta) / g

Maximum range occurs at a 45-degree launch angle. The range is symmetric about 45 degrees (e.g., 30 and 60 degrees give the same range).

Example Calculation

A ball is launched at 30 m/s at 45 degrees.

  1. 01R = v² * sin(2 * theta) / g
  2. 02R = 900 * sin(90°) / 9.81
  3. 03R = 900 * 1 / 9.81
  4. 04R = 91.74 m

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