Impulse Calculator
Find the impulse from a force acting over a time, or from a change in momentum — and the average force or velocity change.
Impulse
10 N·s (2.24809 lbf·s)
Show the work
Impulse = force × time
J = F × Δt
500 × 0.02 = 10 N·s (2.24809 lbf·s)
How it works
J = F·Δt = Δp = m(v₂ − v₁)
Questions
- How does the impulse calculator work?
- J = F·Δt = Δp = m(v₂ − v₁).
- What do I need to enter?
- I know the, Average force, Average force unit, Contact time, Contact time unit, Mass, Mass (optional) unit, Mass unit, Velocity before, Velocity after, Velocity unit, Contact time (optional) unit. Optional fields can be left blank.
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