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Projectile Range Calculator

Horizontal range of a projectile launched on level ground.

Compute the horizontal range, time of flight, and maximum height of a projectile launched from level ground at speed v₀ and angle θ.

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

Inputs

m/s
°
m/s²

Results

Enter values and click Calculate to see 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

Range = v₀² · sin(2θ) / g. Time = 2 v₀ sin(θ) / g. H_max = v₀² sin²(θ) / (2g).

In depth

Compute the horizontal range, time of flight, and maximum height of a projectile launched from level ground at speed v₀ and angle θ.