Kepler's Third Law

Calculate Kepler's Third Law instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.

Kepler's Third Law

Semi-major axisAU
Period (yrs)
1
Calculate Kepler's Third Law instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.

More about: Kepler's Third Law

What it calculates

The “Kepler's Third Law” calculator computes Period (yrs) from 1 parameter: semi-major axis (AU).

An astronomy calculation for enthusiasts and scientists.

Example calculation

With parameters Semi-major axis = 1 AU the result is 1.

How to use

  1. Enter semi-major axis — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. Period (yrs) 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 Kepler's Third Law calculated?
The Kepler's Third Law calculator computes Period (yrs) from semi-major axis. Enter your values above and the exact formula is applied instantly; a worked example with real numbers is shown below.
Is the Kepler's Third Law 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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