Physics Unit Converter

Convert between different physical units

βš—οΈ Unit Conversion

πŸ”¬ Conversion Result

Quick Reference - Length

1 meter= 3.28 feet
1 kilometer= 0.62 miles
1 inch= 2.54 cm

βš—οΈFormula

Converted Value = Input Value Γ— Conversion Factor

πŸ’‘How it works

Unit conversion is fundamental in physics. Convert between different units of length, mass, and temperature using standard conversion factors.

ℹ️ What is Physics Calculator?

A physics calculator solves equations across core physics domains β€” kinematics (motion), dynamics (forces), energy and work, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics. It helps students, engineers, and scientists quickly compute physical quantities from known variables.

πŸ“ Formula

Kinematics: vΒ² = uΒ² + 2as | Energy: KE = Β½mvΒ² | Force: F = ma
Fβ€” Force in Newtons (N = kgΒ·m/sΒ²)
mβ€” Mass in kilograms
aβ€” Acceleration in m/sΒ²
v, uβ€” Final and initial velocity in m/s
sβ€” Displacement in meters

✏️ Worked Example

Initial velocity: 0 m/s (starts from rest)
Acceleration: 9.8 m/sΒ² (gravity)
Time: 3 seconds
  1. 1Final velocity: v = u + at = 0 + 9.8 Γ— 3 = 29.4 m/s
  2. 2Displacement: s = ut + Β½atΒ² = 0 + Β½ Γ— 9.8 Γ— 9 = 44.1 m
  3. 3Kinetic energy: KE = Β½mvΒ² (need mass) β€” e.g., 5 kg: Β½ Γ— 5 Γ— 29.4Β² = 2160 J
βœ… Result: v = 29.4 m/s | s = 44.1 m | KE (5 kg) = 2,160 J

πŸ’‘ How to Interpret Results

  • β–Έg = 9.8 m/sΒ² β‰ˆ 9.81 m/sΒ² near Earth's surface (use 10 for rough estimates).
  • β–ΈPositive acceleration in the same direction as motion means speeding up; opposite means slowing down.
  • β–ΈEnergy is conserved β€” KE + PE = constant (ignoring friction).
  • β–ΈWeight (force due to gravity) = m Γ— g; mass is intrinsic, weight depends on gravitational field.
  • β–ΈSI units are critical β€” always convert to meters, kilograms, and seconds before calculating.

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