Enter the G-Force experienced and the radius of the turn into the calculator to determine the equivalent speed in miles per hour (MPH).
G-Force to MPH Formula
The following formula is used to convert G-Force to MPH.
MPH = sqrt(G * R) * 0.681818
Variables:
- G is the G-Force experienced
- R is the radius of the turn in feet
- MPH is the speed in miles per hour
To convert G-Force to MPH, take the square root of the product of the G-Force and the radius of the turn, then multiply by the conversion factor 0.681818 to get the speed in miles per hour.
What is G-Force?
G-Force, or gravitational force, is a measurement of the type of force per unit mass – typically acceleration – that causes a perception of weight, with 1 g being the force per unit mass due to gravity at the Earth’s surface (9.8 m/s^2 or 32.174 ft/s^2). In the context of circular motion, such as a vehicle taking a turn, G-Force can be felt as the centripetal force required to keep the vehicle in a curved path.
How to Calculate Speed from G-Force?
The following steps outline how to calculate the speed in MPH from G-Force.
- First, determine the G-Force experienced (G).
- Next, determine the radius of the turn (R) in feet.
- Use the formula from above: MPH = sqrt(G * R) * 0.681818.
- Finally, calculate the speed in MPH.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
G-Force experienced (G) = 2 g
Radius of the turn (R) = 100 feet
