Terminal Velocity

Calculate Terminal Velocity instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.

Terminal Velocity

Mass, kg
Area, m²
Cd
v_term
42.7836m/s
Calculate Terminal Velocity instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.

More about: Terminal Velocity

What it calculates

The “Terminal Velocity” calculator computes v_term in m/s from 3 parameters: mass, kg, area, m², cd.

A standard physics formula used in educational and engineering tasks.

Example calculation

With parameters Mass, kg = 80, Area, m² = 0.7, Cd = 1 the result is 42.78 m/s.

How to use

  1. Enter mass, kg, area, m² and cd — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. v_term (m/s) 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 Terminal Velocity calculated?
The Terminal Velocity calculator computes v_term (in m/s) from mass, kg, area, m², cd. Enter your values above and the exact formula is applied instantly; a worked example with real numbers is shown below.
Is the Terminal Velocity 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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