Overview
What Is a Projectile Motion Calculator?
This tool calculates the range and maximum height of a projectile launched at an angle, using standard kinematics equations assuming Earth's gravity.
Calculate projectile range and max height.
This tool calculates the range and maximum height of a projectile launched at an angle, using standard kinematics equations assuming Earth's gravity.
Useful for coursework involving projectile motion and trajectory calculations.
Input the launch speed.
Input the angle from horizontal.
Both results update automatically.
Range = (v² × sin(2θ)) ÷ g, where v is velocity, θ is angle, and g is gravity.
Max Height = (v² × sin²(θ)) ÷ (2g)
45 degrees, assuming level launch and landing height with no air resistance.
No, this uses idealized physics formulas that ignore air resistance for simplicity.
Standard Earth gravity, approximately 9.8 m/s².
No, calculations happen entirely in your browser.
Yes, this assumes launch and landing at the same height - different launch/landing heights would need a more complex calculation.
Sports physics (projectiles like balls), ballistics, and engineering trajectory calculations all use these principles.
Physically, launch angles are typically between 0-90 degrees for standard projectile motion.
Yes, completely free with no sign-up required.