Centrifugal Force

Determine the force ($F_c$) and $g$-force exerted in your centrifuge.

Mass (m) kg

Radius (r) meters

Rotational Speed (RPM)

Centrifugal Force (Fc)

0.00 N

Relative Centrifugal Force (RCF)

0.00 x g

Fc = m * r * (RPM * π / 30)²
RCF = 1.118 * r_cm * (RPM / 1000)²

Sample Integrity

Centrifugal force increases quadratically with RPM. Always verify the maximum RCF rating of your centrifuge tubes before initiating high-speed runs to prevent catastrophic failure in the rotor chamber.