Projectile Motion Calculator

Find range, maximum height and flight time of a projectile from speed and launch angle.

Quick answer: Projectile Motion Calculator: Find range, maximum height and flight time of a projectile from speed and launch angle. Everything runs in your browser, so nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.

Launch speed (m/s)

Launch angle (degrees)

Launch height (m)

Gravity (m/s2)

How to use Projectile Motion Calculator

Enter your values in the fields.
The results update instantly as you type.
Note or copy the numbers you need.

Features

Instant results
Free, no signup
Runs in your browser, nothing is uploaded
Works on phone and desktop

Formula

Range = vx x t; max height = h + vy^2 / (2g).

Worked example

At 30 m/s and 45 degrees from the ground the range is about 91.7 m and the maximum height about 22.9 m.

Frequently asked questions

What angle gives the maximum range?

45 degrees on level ground without air resistance.

Is air resistance included?

No.

Is the Projectile Motion Calculator free?

Yes. It is free, needs no signup and works on any device.