Acceleration Calculator
a = (v_final − v_initial) / time. Useful for 0-60 times and physics problems.
Result
Acceleration
3.832 m/s²
0.391 g · 8.57 mph/s.
- Δv (mph)60.00
- Δv (m/s)26.822
- Time7 s
- a (m/s²)3.832
- a (g)1 g = 9.80665 m/s² (Earth gravity)0.391
- a (mph/s)8.57
Step-by-step
- Δv = 60 − 0 = 60.00 mph = 26.822 m/s.
- a = Δv / t = 26.822 / 7 = 3.832 m/s².
- In g: 3.832 / 9.80665 = 0.391 g.
How to use this calculator
- Enter starting and ending speeds.
- Enter the time taken.
- Read acceleration in m/s², g-force, and mph/s.
About this calculator
Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity. The famous "0-60 mph in X seconds" is exactly this: Δv = 60 mph (≈ 26.82 m/s), divided by time. A sedan does 0-60 in ~8 s (3.4 m/s², 0.34 g). A sports car: 4 s (6.7 m/s², 0.68 g). A modern Tesla: under 2 s (>1 g).
Frequently asked
It's the SI unit for acceleration. mph/s is more intuitive for cars; m/s² is universal in physics.
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