G Force Calculator

Calculate gravitational force equivalent from acceleration and motion parameters

Calculate G-Force

Starting velocity of the object

Ending velocity of the object

Time taken for the velocity change

G-Force Results

0.000g
G-Force
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m/s² acceleration
Mild
Severity Level

Formula used: G = (v₁ - v₀) / (t × g)

Motion type: Linear acceleration/deceleration

Severity: Comfortable for most people

Physiological Effects

Example Calculation

Emergency Car Braking

Scenario: Car traveling at 60 km/h suddenly stops

Initial velocity (v₀): 60 km/h = 16.67 m/s

Final velocity (v₁): 0 m/s

Time (t): 1 second

Calculation

G-force = (v₁ - v₀) / (t × g)

G-force = (0 - 16.67) / (1 × 9.81)

G-force = -16.67 / 9.81

G-force = -1.70g

Moderate negative G-force during emergency braking!

G-Force Reference Values

Earth gravity1.0g
Elevator start/stop1.2g
Car braking hard1.5g
Roller coaster3-4g
Fighter pilot max9g
Space shuttle launch3g
F1 car braking5g

Key Formulas

Linear Motion
G = (v₁ - v₀) / (t × g)
Circular Motion
G = v² / (r × g)
Angular Motion
G = ω² × r / g
Standard Gravity
g = 9.81 m/s²

G-Force Tips

Positive G pushes you into your seat

Negative G pulls you out of your seat

Trained pilots can withstand up to 9g

G-suits help prevent blood pooling

Sustained G-forces are more dangerous

Understanding G-Force

What is G-Force?

G-force (gravitational force equivalent) is a measurement of acceleration experienced by an object, expressed as a multiple of Earth's gravitational acceleration (9.81 m/s²). When you experience 2g, you feel twice as heavy as normal.

Types of G-Force

  • Positive G (+Gz): Acceleration toward the feet, blood pools in lower body
  • Negative G (-Gz): Acceleration toward the head, blood rushes to brain
  • Lateral G: Side-to-side acceleration, less physiologically stressful

Calculation Methods

Linear Motion:

G = (v₁ - v₀) / (t × g)

Circular Motion:

G = v² / (r × g) = ω² × r / g

Where: g = 9.81 m/s²

Applications

  • Aviation: Pilot training and aircraft design limits
  • Automotive: Safety testing and performance analysis
  • Space: Astronaut training and mission planning
  • Amusement: Roller coaster and ride safety standards
  • Sports: Impact analysis in motorsports and athletics