Kinetic Energy Calculator
Translational kinetic energy in joules = mass × speed² / 2.
Open toolRotational kinetic energy = Iω²/2. Rigid body about the supplied fixed axis; classical mechanics.
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Rotational kinetic energy = Iω²/2.
Rigid body about the supplied fixed axis; classical mechanics. Inputs and results use floating-point numbers and may be rounded. Results show up to 12 significant digits.
Follow the labelled inputs.
Replace the example with moment of inertia (kg·m²). The field labels specify the expected format and units.
Set angular speed (rad/s). Rigid body about the supplied fixed axis; classical mechanics.
Select Calculate. Review the calculated result, then copy it or download the result text.
The starting example produces 9 J. Rotational kinetic energy = Iω²/2.

Read the labels for moment of inertia (kg·m²) and angular speed (rad/s). Rigid body about the supplied fixed axis; classical mechanics.

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Rigid body about the supplied fixed axis; classical mechanics. Inputs and results use floating-point numbers and may be rounded. Results show up to 12 significant digits.
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Rigid body about the supplied fixed axis; classical mechanics. Inputs and results use floating-point numbers and may be rounded. Results show up to 12 significant digits.
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