Projectile Motion on the Moon (g = 1.62 m/s²)
With lunar gravity of 1.62 m/s², a projectile at 20 m/s and 45° travels roughly 6 times farther than on Earth.
How to use this tool
- Enter launch velocity, launch angle, initial height and gravitational acceleration in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your horizontal range and the full breakdown beneath it.
Compare projectile range on the Moon using its gravitational acceleration of 1.62 m/s² versus Earth's 9.81 m/s².
Frequently asked questions
- Which angle maximises range?
- 45° maximises range on flat ground. With an elevated launch point the optimal angle is slightly less than 45°.
- Can I use different gravity values?
- Yes — use 1.62 m/s² for the Moon, 3.72 for Mars, or 24.79 for Jupiter.