This free fall distance reference table shows the distance fallen for a range of fall time values, assuming a gravity of 9.81 m/s². Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Free Fall Distance Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Fall time | Distance fallen |
|---|---|
| 0.75 s | 2.7591 |
| 1.5 s | 11.0363 |
| 2.3 s | 25.9475 |
| 3 s | 44.1450 |
| 4.5 s | 99.3263 |
| 6 s | 176.5800 |
| 9 s | 397.3050 |
| 15 s | 1,103.6250 |
| 21 s | 2,163.1050 |
| 30 s | 4,414.5000 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your fall time and read across to the distance fallen. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Free Fall Distance Calculator for a precise answer.
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