Kepler's Third Law

Calculate Kepler's Third Law instantly with the exact formula and a worked example. Free online calculator — no signup, works on mobile.

Kepler's Third Law

Semi-major axisAU
Period (yrs)
1
Calculate Kepler's Third Law instantly with the exact formula and a worked example. Free online calculator — no signup, works on mobile.

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 the parameter values — every field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. The result and related metrics are calculated automatically as you type.
  3. Use the additional metrics shown (if any) where needed.
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