Surface Gravity

g = \frac{GM}{R ^{2}}

Gravitational acceleration at the surface of a spherical body.

Variables

Surface gravity

Gravitational acceleration at surface

m/s²

Gravitational constant

6.674×10⁻¹¹

N·m²/kg²

Mass

Mass of planet/body

Radius

Radius of planet/body

From g = GM/r², evaluated at r = R (surface).

0/5000