Pendulum Period Calculator

Find the swing period of a simple pendulum.

Period 2.006

Formula: T = 2π·√(L ÷ g)

Step-by-step with your numbers:
1. Values used:
2. Length = 1
3. Gravity = 9.81 m/s²
4.
5. Period = 2.006
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The period of a simple pendulum depends only on its length and gravity.

The math behind it

T = 2π·√(L ÷ g) for small swings. Mass and amplitude don't affect it.

Worked example

1 m pendulum → about 2.01 s.

FAQ

Does a heavier bob swing slower?

No — mass cancels out of the period.