Bullet Force Calculator

Bullet Force Formula

The following equation is used to calculate the bullet force:

\[ F_b = \frac{1}{2} \times m \times \frac{v^2}{d} \]

Where:

• \( F_b \) is the average bullet impact force (N)
• \( m \) is the mass of the bullet (kg)
• \( v \) is the velocity of the bullet (m/s)
• \( d \) is the stopping distance of the bullet (m)

What is Bullet Force?

Definition:
A bullet force is defined as the average force applied to an object during the impact of a bullet. This force determines the amount of energy transferred from the bullet to the object it strikes.

How to Calculate Bullet Force?

To calculate the bullet force, follow these steps:

1. Measure the mass of the bullet in kilograms.
2. Measure the velocity of the bullet in meters per second.
3. Measure the stopping distance, the distance over which the bullet comes to a stop, in meters.
4. Use the formula \( F_b = \frac{1}{2} \times m \times \frac{v^2}{d} \) to calculate the force.