Simple Pendulum Period Calculator

Period and frequency of a simple pendulum, with the large-amplitude correction.

Results

Period (small angle)—
Period (amplitude corrected)—
Frequency—

How to use the Simple Pendulum Period Calculator

  1. Enter or select: Length L, Gravity g, Amplitude θ₀.
  2. The results (Period (small angle), Period (amplitude corrected), Frequency) are calculated instantly as you type.
  3. Use “Copy link” to share the calculation with the same input values.

Formula

  • T = 2π√(L/g)
  • Exact: T = T₀ / AGM(1, cos(θ₀/2))