What you provide
What you provide
- Pendulum length expressed in m, using the same scenario as the other inputs
- Gravitational acceleration expressed in m/s^2, using the same scenario as the other inputs
PHYSICS / OSCILLATIONS
Simple Pendulum Period Calculator
Estimate the period of a small-angle simple pendulum. Inspect the governing equation, substituted SI values, output, and model boundaries in one guided workspace.
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- 02 Values stay in this browser tab
- 03 Use boundary
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Calculation path
Estimate the period of a small-angle simple pendulum. The page evaluates the displayed equation from your supplied values and presents both symbolic and substituted KaTeX working so the arithmetic can be checked.
Calculation path
T = 2 pi sqrt(L/g)
What you receive
What you receive
- Oscillation period in s from the stated equation
- A symbolic formula plus substituted working with your values
- Visible assumptions, field guidance, and an authoritative learning reference
Use boundary
Choose the maximum decimal places shown. This does not increase source accuracy.
The bob is a point mass, the support is frictionless, and angular amplitude is small.
Use internally consistent units and retain extra precision when carrying the result into another calculation.
Reviewed reference factors