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Force Calculator

Newton's second law: solve for force, mass or acceleration (F = ma), with the weight equivalent.

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Result

Force

250 N

Mass
50 kg
Acceleration
5 m/s²

About the Force Calculator

Newton's second law: solve for force, mass or acceleration (F = ma), with the weight equivalent.

Also known as: f = ma, newtons second law, net force calculator, force formula.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter solve for.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

F = m × a
F
= force in newtons
m
= mass in kilograms
a
= acceleration in m/s²

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • Solve for: Force
  • Mass = 50 kg
  • Acceleration = 5 m/s²

the calculator returns:

  • Force: 250 N
  • Mass: 50 kg
  • Acceleration: 5 m/s²

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 newton?

One newton is the force needed to accelerate 1 kg at 1 m/s². On Earth, a 1 kg mass weighs about 9.81 N.