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Escape Velocity Calculator

Escape speed = √(2GM/r). Newtonian isolated spherical body, without drag, rotation or other gravitating bodies.

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How Escape Velocity Calculator works

Escape speed = √(2GM/r).

Newtonian isolated spherical body, without drag, rotation or other gravitating bodies. G = 6.67430 × 10⁻¹¹. Finite real inputs; output uses up to 12 significant digits. Floating-point results may be rounded. Mass inputs support up to 10⁴⁰ kg to include astronomical examples.

Concept diagram for Escape Velocity Calculator, showing central body mass (kg) input and the supported output.
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How to use Escape Velocity Calculator

Follow the labelled inputs.

Enter central body mass (kg)

Replace the example with central body mass (kg). The field labels specify the expected format and units.

Input and settings
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Check the remaining inputs

Set distance from its centre (m). Newtonian isolated spherical body, without drag, rotation or other gravitating bodies.

Tool result
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Run, review and save

Select Calculate. Review the calculated result, then copy it or download the result text.

Review the details
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Examples and uses for Escape Velocity Calculator

Check the supplied example

The starting example produces 0.115536141532 m/s. Escape speed = √(2GM/r).

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Use your own inputs

Read the labels for central body mass (kg) and distance from its centre (m). Newtonian isolated spherical body, without drag, rotation or other gravitating bodies.

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Record a reviewed result

Copy the calculated result into your notes. Keep the formula and assumptions with it if someone else needs to reproduce the calculation.

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How to read the result

Read the units and assumptions with the output.

Escape speed = √(2GM/r).

Newtonian isolated spherical body, without drag, rotation or other gravitating bodies. G = 6.67430 × 10⁻¹¹. Finite real inputs; output uses up to 12 significant digits. Floating-point results may be rounded. Mass inputs support up to 10⁴⁰ kg to include astronomical examples.

A mathematical result connected to the values used to calculate it.
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Supported input and limits

Check the stated scope before you run it.

Newtonian isolated spherical body, without drag, rotation or other gravitating bodies. G = 6.67430 × 10⁻¹¹. Finite real inputs; output uses up to 12 significant digits. Floating-point results may be rounded. Mass inputs support up to 10⁴⁰ kg to include astronomical examples.

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Escape Velocity Calculator: common questions

Answers about using Escape Velocity Calculator and understanding its results.

What assumptions and input limits apply?

Newtonian isolated spherical body, without drag, rotation or other gravitating bodies. G = 6.67430 × 10⁻¹¹. Finite real inputs; output uses up to 12 significant digits. Floating-point results may be rounded. Mass inputs support up to 10⁴⁰ kg to include astronomical examples.

How can I save the output?

Use Copy result to copy the displayed text, or Download to save it as a text file. The tool runs in your browser and does not require an account.

Calculate with your input

Check the calculated result, then copy or download it.

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