Velocity Calculator Formula

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

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Formulas Used

Velocity

velocity = distance / time

Velocity (km/h)

velocity_kmh = (distance / time) * 3.6

Variables

VariableDescriptionDefault
distanceDistance(m)100
timeTime(s)10

How It Works

How Velocity Is Determined

Velocity measures the rate at which an object changes position.

Core Relation

v = d / t

where *d* is the distance covered and *t* is the time interval. Multiply by 3.6 to convert m/s to km/h.

Worked Example

A runner covers 100 meters in 10 seconds.

distance = 100time = 10
  1. 01v = d / t
  2. 02v = 100 / 10
  3. 03v = 10 m/s
  4. 04In km/h: 10 * 3.6 = 36 km/h

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