Gravitational Force Calculator

How to Use the Gravitational Force Calculator

Step 1: Input Mass of First Object

Begin by entering the mass of the first object in kilograms. This value must be a number greater than or equal to 1e-09 kg. Simply type the mass into the input field labeled “Mass of First Object (kg)”. This field is required, so be sure to fill it out accurately.

Step 2: Input Mass of Second Object

Next, enter the mass of the second object in kilograms in the field labeled “Mass of Second Object (kg)”. Similar to the first mass entry, this should also be a number greater than or equal to 1e-09 kg. This value is mandatory for calculations.

Step 3: Input Distance Between Objects

Now, input the distance between the two objects in meters. Use the field labeled “Distance Between Objects (m)”. Again, this input must be a number greater than or equal to 1e-09 meters to ensure the calculation is performed correctly. This step is crucial and required for the calculation to proceed.

Step 4: Select Force Units

Select the desired unit of force from the dropdown list labeled “Force Units”. You have two options: Newtons (N) or Dynes (dyn). Choosing the correct unit is important as it determines how the gravitational force result will be expressed.

Step 5: Calculate Gravitational Force and Acceleration

Once all required fields are filled, the calculator uses the gravitational constant 6.67430e-11 in the formulas to determine the results. For Gravitational Force, the formula used is:
(6.67430e-11 * mass1 * mass2) / (distance * distance) * (1 if units == ‘N’ else 100000). The result is displayed according to the selected unit of force with a precision of up to ten decimal places.

Additionally, the calculator computes Gravitational Acceleration using the formula:
(6.67430e-11 * mass2) / (distance * distance). The gravitational acceleration is shown in meters per second squared (m/s²), also with ten decimal places.