Centrifugal Force Calculator
Calculate centrifugal force using mass, radius, and rotational velocity. Supports tangential velocity, angular velocity, or RPM inputs.
Input Values
Centrifugal Force
500.0000 N
Formula Used:
F = mω²r = mv²/r
F = 10 × 5.0000² × 2 = 500.0000 N
What is Centrifugal Force?
Centrifugal force is an apparent force that acts on objects moving in a circular path, directed away from the center of rotation. It is not a real force but rather a pseudo-force that appears in rotating reference frames. In an inertial frame, objects tend to move in straight lines, but in a rotating frame, they appear to be pushed outward by this fictitious force. The magnitude of centrifugal force equals the centripetal force required to keep the object moving in a circle.
Centrifugal Force Formula
Using Angular Velocity
F = mω²r
Where: F = force, m = mass, ω = angular velocity, r = radius
Using Tangential Velocity
F = mv²/r
Where: F = force, m = mass, v = tangential velocity, r = radius