Does mass of the object matter?
No, the escape velocity depends only on the mass and radius of the celestial body, not the mass of the escaping object (assuming the object is much smaller).
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Escape Velocity
11.19 km/s
Mach Number
Mach 32.6
Exact Speed
11,186 m/s
Analysis
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Calculation Summary
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The main result shows the direct answer for your current inputs. Supporting sections below explain the method, example, and common questions so the result is easier to interpret.
How to Use
Step-by-step instructions
- 1Select a preset planet or enter custom values.
- 2Enter mass and radius.
- 3The calculator computes the escape velocity.
Escape Velocity
Determines the minimum speed required for an object to escape the gravitational influence of a massive body.
v = √(2GM / r)Variables:
GGravitational ConstantMMass of bodyrDistance from centerExample
Earth Escape
Inputs:
Mass:5.97 × 10²⁴ kg
Radius:6,371 km
Steps:
- 1.v = √(2 × 6.67e-11 × 5.97e24 / 6.37e6)
- 2.v ≈ 11,186 m/s
Result:
11.2 km/s