Center of Mass (two bodies)

Calculate Center of Mass (two bodies) instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.

Center of Mass (two bodies)

m1, kg
x1, m
m2, kg
x2, m
x_cm
0.75
Calculate Center of Mass (two bodies) instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.

More about: Center of Mass (two bodies)

What it calculates

The “Center of Mass (two bodies)” calculator computes x_cm from 4 parameters: m1, kg, x1, m, m2, kg, x2, m.

A standard physics formula used in educational and engineering tasks.

Example calculation

With parameters m1, kg = 5, x1, m = 0, m2, kg = 3, x2, m = 2 the result is 0.75.

How to use

  1. Enter m1, kg, x1, m, m2, kg and x2, m — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. x_cm is calculated automatically as you type.
  3. Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
  4. Copy the result or bookmark this calculator.

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FAQ

How is Center of Mass (two bodies) calculated?
The Center of Mass (two bodies) calculator computes x_cm from m1, kg, x1, m, m2, kg, x2, m. Enter your values above and the exact formula is applied instantly; a worked example with real numbers is shown below.
Is the Center of Mass (two bodies) calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no signup, runs entirely in your browser, and sends no data to any server.

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