Length Contraction Calculator
Calculate how length contracts at relativistic speeds
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Formula
L = L₀ / γ = L₀ × √(1 - v²/c²)
Where L₀ is the proper (rest) length, v is velocity, and c is the speed of light.
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Formula Source: University Physics
by Young & Freedman
🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.