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Lorentz Force on Moving Charge Calculator

F = qvB sin θ — force on a charge moving through a B field.

Calculates the Lorentz magnetic force on a moving charged particle from charge, velocity, magnetic field strength, and angle.

Priya Venkatesan By Priya Venkatesan
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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

F = q × v × B × sin(θ)

In depth

Calculates the Lorentz magnetic force on a moving charged particle from charge, velocity, magnetic field strength, and angle.