The Apparent Weight Calculator helps calculate the effective weight experienced by an object under different conditions, such as in elevators or accelerating systems.
Using this tool, you can enter mass and acceleration to find the apparent weight or use the advanced mode to consider additional forces and gravity adjustments.
Basic Calculator Instructions:
- Enter any two values:
- Mass (kg): The object’s mass in kilograms.
- Acceleration (m/s²): The system’s acceleration (positive for upward movement, negative for downward).
- Apparent Weight (N): The calculated effective weight.
- Click Calculate to find the missing value.
Advanced Calculator Instructions:
- Provide values for:
- Total Mass (kg): The mass of the object.
- Acceleration Due to Gravity (m/s²): Adjust for gravity in different conditions (default 9.81 m/s²).
- Additional Force (N): Any extra force affecting the object.
- Click Calculate to get the Total Apparent Weight.
Example Calculations
Example 1:
Step |
Value |
Mass |
10 kg |
Acceleration |
2 m/s² |
Calculate Apparent Weight |
(10 * 9.81) + (10 * 2) |
Result (Apparent Weight) |
118.1 N |
Example 2:
Step |
Value |
Total Mass |
15 kg |
Acceleration Due to Gravity |
9.81 m/s² |
Additional Force |
50 N |
Calculate Total Apparent Weight |
(15 * 9.81) + 50 |
Result (Total Apparent Weight) |
197.15 N |