Momentum Calculator – p = mv
Calculate momentum from mass and velocity using p = mv.
How It Works
Enter mass in kilograms and velocity in m/s. The calculator returns momentum in kg·m/s. You can also solve for mass or velocity.
Formula
p = m × v
Frequently Asked Questions
What is momentum?
Momentum is the product of an object's mass and velocity (p = mv). A 1000 kg car at 10 m/s has 10,000 kg·m/s of momentum.
Is momentum conserved?
Yes. In a closed system with no external forces, total momentum before and after a collision is equal (conservation of momentum).