Time Of Flight Bc Calculator
Calculate the time of flight of a projectile launched from ground level with a given initial velocity and launch angle.
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How to Use the Time of Flight Calculator
This calculator computes the total time a projectile stays in the air (time of flight) when launched from ground level, assuming no air resistance. It uses the formula T = (2 × v₀ × sin(θ)) / g, where g = 9.80665 m/s².
- Enter Initial Velocity (m/s): Type a positive number (e.g., 20). Only metric units (meters per second) are accepted.
- Enter Launch Angle (degrees): Type a value between 0 and 90 (e.g., 45). 0° means horizontal launch; 90° means straight up.
- Click "Calculate Time of Flight" or press Enter in any input field.
- Read the result: The time of flight appears in seconds (rounded to 4 decimals). Below it, you'll see the step-by-step calculation.
Note: Both inputs are required. Invalid entries (negative velocity, angle outside 0–90) will show red error borders and no result.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Time of flight is the total time a projectile remains in the air from launch until it returns to the same vertical level (e.g., ground).
The formula is T = (2 * v0 * sin(θ)) / g, where v0 is initial velocity, θ is launch angle, and g is acceleration due to gravity (9.80665 m/s²).
Initial velocity in meters per second (m/s) and angle in degrees. The result is in seconds (s).