Coulomb's Law

Calculate electrostatic force between two charges using Coulomb's law. Get accurate results with formula substitution and step-by-step output.

Key formula

F = k(q1q2 / r^2)

About this tool

Calculate electrostatic force between two charges using Coulomb's law. Get accurate results with formula substitution and step-by-step output.

How to use this calculator

  1. Choose the variable you want to solve for and confirm which values are already known.
  2. Enter inputs in consistent units before calculating so the formula is applied correctly.
  3. Check whether the result is physically reasonable by comparing it with the size of the inputs.
  4. Use the step-by-step breakdown to see how the equation was rearranged and evaluated.

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