Free Fall with Air Resistance Calculator

Calculate free fall motion with air resistance. Determine terminal velocity and motion parameters accounting for drag.

Input Parameters

Mass (kg)

Cross-Sectional Area (m²)

Drag Coefficient

Air Density (kg/m³)

Gravity (m/s²)

Results

Enter values and click Calculate

About Free Fall with Air Resistance Calculator

With air resistance, falling objects reach terminal velocity when drag equals weight. Terminal velocity is v_t = √(2mg / (ρAC_d)), where m is mass, g is gravity, ρ is air density, A is cross-sectional area, and C_d is drag coefficient.