Calculate the distance fallen by an object under gravity with interactive visualizations.
Fall Parameters
Calculation Results
Enter parameters to calculate fall distance
About this calculator
Quick Reference
dDistance (meters)
v₀Initial velocity (m/s)
tTime (seconds)
g9.81 m/s² (Earth gravity)
vv = v₀ + gt (Final velocity)
Overview
Free fall distance is calculated using the kinematic equation: d = v₀t + ½gt², where an object falls under the influence of gravity alone. The distance increases quadratically with time, meaning it falls faster as time progresses.
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Pro Tips
Distance is measured from the starting point downward.
Initial velocity (v₀) is zero for objects dropped from rest.
Gravity on Earth is approximately 9.81 m/s², but varies slightly by location.
Air resistance is ignored in these calculations (ideal free fall).
Maximum safe fall distance for humans is about 150-200 meters with proper equipment.
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Fun Facts
"A skydiver reaches terminal velocity of ~200 km/h, but falls over 4 km before reaching it."
"The highest recorded skydive was from 135,890 feet (41.4 km) in 2014."
"Galileo proved that all objects fall at the same rate regardless of mass."
"The deepest free-fall dive is over 160 meters in a Norwegian fjord."
"Free fall in vacuum chambers on Earth simulate zero-gravity conditions."
