Force from Mass and Acceleration
Apply Newton's second law to calculate force from mass and acceleration. Provide values for both to see the resulting force in newtons.
Educational tool; not for precision engineering.
Examples
- 10 kg with 2 m/s^2 ⇒ 20 N
- 5 kg with 9.81 m/s^2 ⇒ 49.05 N
FAQ
Can mass be zero?
A mass of zero results in zero force.
Is gravity included?
Include gravitational acceleration if calculating weight force.
What units are required?
Mass in kilograms and acceleration in meters per second squared.
Why use newtons?
The newton is the SI unit of force.
Additional Information
- Learn how the SI unit of force is defined in our [The Newton (N): SI Unit of Force guide](/units-and-measures/the-newton-si-unit-of-force/).