Cannonball at 100 m/s, 45°
A cannonball fired at 100 m/s and 45° reaches a theoretical range of approximately 1 019 m (1.02 km).
How to use this tool
- Enter launch velocity v₀, launch angle θ and gravity g in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your horizontal range and the full breakdown beneath it.
Historical field cannons fired at around 100 m/s muzzle velocity, making this a realistic estimate of their flat-terrain range.
Frequently asked questions
- How does this differ from the projectile motion calculator?
- That tool plots the trajectory chart and supports non-zero launch height. This calculator focuses on exact numerical outputs from the standard range formula.
- What launch angle gives the greatest range?
- 45° on flat ground with no air resistance. Air resistance shifts the optimal angle slightly below 45°.