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Impulse Calculator

Impulse from force and time, plus change in momentum.

Compute the impulse delivered by a constant force over a time interval, equal to the change in momentum it causes.

Daniel Oh By Daniel Oh
Reviewed by Dr. Helena Ortiz
Published Last reviewed 1 min read

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Results

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How to use this calculator

  1. Fill in the inputs above using the units you already have.
  2. Values update automatically as you type — no submit button needed.
  3. Hover any result row for the underlying formula and intermediate values.

Formula

J = F · t = Δp

In depth

Compute the impulse delivered by a constant force over a time interval, equal to the change in momentum it causes.