Lateral Acceleration Calculator

Inputs

Vehicle mass (m)

Vehicle mass for lateral force.

kg

Vehicle speed (v)

Speed through the turn.

km/h

Turn radius (r)

Path radius at the vehicle centerline.

m

Results

Default result

Lateral acceleration

0.85g

Pass

Also computed

Lateral force12,490N

2,808 lbf

Circle lap time16.87s

Circle length377m

Method notes 2 notes

Uses a steady-state circular path. It does not account for transient response, banking, aero load, tire load sensitivity or combined braking/turning.
For skidpad comparisons, use the same radius definition and measured speed source.

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