Purpose:This calculator computes the gravitational force between two objects, given the mass of the objects and the distance between the two objects.

Restrictions on Use: None

General Information:

1. Enter your values with the appropriate units in the form at the top.
2. Press evaluate to see the attractive force between the two objects, and the acceleration of each individual object.
3. Note that the acceleration produced by the force for each object is towards the other body.

Proceed/Return to Calculator

*NOTE: This applet is no longer maintained, and is superseded by the Gravity Calculator at the Computational Science EducationReference Desk.