Lateral Acceleration Calculator
SI
Imp
Imperial
Inputs
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Vehicle mass
(m)
Vehicle mass for lateral force.
lb
Vehicle speed
(v)
Speed through the turn.
mph
Turn radius
(r)
Path radius at the vehicle centerline.
ft
Results
Default result
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Lateral acceleration
0.85
g
Pass
Also computed
Lateral force
2,808
lbf
2,808 lbf
Circle lap time
16.87
s
Circle length
1,237
ft
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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