Centripetal Force Table: Centripetal force by Mass
Reference table of centripetal force for Centripetal Force across a range of mass values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.
Centripetal Force Calculator
Verified formula Updated Jun 2026 Private — runs on your device
Verified formula
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Centripetal force
16.6667
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How to use the Centripetal Force Calculator
The Centripetal Force Calculator works out your centripetal force in an instant. Enter mass, speed and radius and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.
- Enter the mass.
- Enter the speed.
- Enter the radius.
- Read off your centripetal force — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.
Formula
The Centripetal Force Calculator uses the formula:
Centripetal force = Mass × Speed ^ 2 ÷ Radius
Worked example
For example, with mass of 2 kg, speed of 5 m/s and radius of 3 m, the centripetal force is 16.6667.
| Mass | 2 kg |
|---|---|
| Speed | 5 m/s |
| Radius | 3 m |
| Centripetal force | 16.6667 |
|---|
Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.
Key terms explained
- Force
- A push or pull on an object, equal to mass × acceleration (Newton's second law).
- Radius
- The distance from the centre of a circle or sphere to its edge.
Frequently asked questions
It is the inward force that keeps an object moving in a circle: F = mv² ÷ r. A 2 kg object at 5 m/s on a 3 m radius needs about 16.7 N.
Always toward the centre of the circle, perpendicular to the object's motion.
Tension, gravity, friction or a normal force can supply it, depending on the situation.
Force grows with the square of speed, so doubling the speed needs four times the force.
The Centripetal Force Calculator uses the formula: Centripetal force = Mass × Speed ^ 2 ÷ Radius. For example, with mass of 2 kg, speed of 5 m/s and radius of 3 m, the centripetal force is 16.6667.
Enter the mass. Enter the speed. Enter the radius. Read off your centripetal force — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.
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