Enter the total kinetic energy (J) and the velocity (m/s) into the Mass From Kinetic Energy Calculator. The calculator will evaluate and display the Mass.

Kinetic Energy to Mass Calculator

Enter any 2 values to calculate the missing variable

Mass From Kinetic Energy Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the Mass From Kinetic Energy. 

M = 2*KE / v^2
  • Where M is the Mass From Kinetic Energy (kg)
  • KE is the total kinetic energy (J) 
  • v is the velocity (m/s) 

To calculate the mass from kinetic energy, divide the kinetic energy by the velocity squared, then multiply by 2.

Kinetic Energy to Mass Conversion Table (Assuming v = 10 m/s)
Kinetic Energy (J) Mass (kg)
10.02
50.10
100.20
200.40
250.50
501.00
751.50
1002.00
1503.00
2004.00
2505.00
50010.00
75015.00
1,00020.00
1,50030.00
2,00040.00
2,50050.00
3,00060.00
5,000100.00
10,000200.00
Based on KE = 0.5 × m × v². Here, m = 2 × KE / v² with v = 10 m/s, so m = 0.02 × KE. Change v to get different results.

How to Calculate Mass From Kinetic Energy?

The following example problems outline how to calculate Mass From Kinetic Energy.

Example Problem #1:

  1. First, determine the total kinetic energy (J).
    • The total kinetic energy (J) is given as: 2500.
  2. Next, determine the velocity (m/s).
    • The velocity (m/s) is provided as: 30.
  3. Finally, calculate the Mass From Kinetic Energy using the equation above: 

M = 2*KE / v^2

The values given above are inserted into the equation below and the solution is calculated:

M = 2*2500 / 30^2 = 5.55 (kg)


Example Problem #2: 

For this problem, the variables needed are provided below:

total kinetic energy (J) = 6000

velocity (m/s) = 70

This example problem is a test of your knowledge on the subject. Use the calculator above to check your answer. 

M = 2*KE / v^2 = ?