Free Time Dilation Calculator
Calculate relativistic time dilation using t = t0 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²).
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Dilated Time (observer)
2.294157 s
Lorentz Factor (gamma)2.294157
Dilated Time (observer) vs Proper Time (moving frame)
Time Dilation
Special relativity predicts that time passes more slowly for objects in relative motion.
Formula
t = t_0 / sqrt(1 - v²/c²) = gamma * t_0
where t_0 is the proper time (measured in the moving frame) and gamma = 1/sqrt(1 - v²/c²) is the Lorentz factor.
Example Calculation
1 second of proper time at 90% the speed of light.
- 01gamma = 1 / sqrt(1 - 0.9²)
- 02gamma = 1 / sqrt(1 - 0.81)
- 03gamma = 1 / sqrt(0.19)
- 04gamma = 1 / 0.4359 = 2.294
- 05t = 1 * 2.294 = 2.294 s (observed from outside)
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