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Kinetic Energy Calculator

Kinetic energy is the energy an object carries because of its motion, and it equals one half of the mass multiplied by the velocity squared. This calculator computes the kinetic energy in joules from a mass in kilograms and a speed in meters per second, and it can also work backward to find the mass or the velocity when you know the energy and one other value. Because velocity is squared, doubling the speed quadruples the energy, which is why small increases in speed have such a large effect in crashes and impacts. It is a core formula in mechanics, useful for physics problems, ballistics estimates and understanding vehicle safety. Enter your values, press calculate, and read the result. All computation is local to your browser and instantly private.

How to use Kinetic Energy Calculator

  1. Enter mass and velocity, or enter kinetic energy with one of them.
  2. Leave the value you want blank.
  3. Read the kinetic energy in joules, or the solved mass or speed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the kinetic energy formula?

Kinetic energy equals one half times mass times velocity squared, written KE equals 0.5 m v squared.

What units should I use?

Mass is in kilograms and velocity in meters per second, giving kinetic energy in joules.

Can I solve for mass or speed?

Yes. Provide kinetic energy and either mass or velocity and the tool solves for the remaining value.

What is Kinetic Energy Calculator?

Kinetic energy is the energy an object carries because of its motion, and it equals one half of the mass multiplied by the velocity squared. This calculator computes the kinetic energy in joules from a mass in kilograms and a speed in meters per second, and it can also work backward to find the mass or the velocity when you know the energy and one other value.

Is Kinetic Energy Calculator free to use?

Yes. Kinetic Energy Calculator is completely free, with no sign-up and no usage limits.

Does Kinetic Energy Calculator work in a web browser?

Yes. Kinetic Energy Calculator runs in any modern web browser. There is nothing to download or install.

Is my data private with Kinetic Energy Calculator?

Yes. Kinetic Energy Calculator runs entirely on your device in your browser, so nothing you enter is uploaded to a server.