0-60 Time Calculator
Estimate acceleration from power-to-weight.
Enter your values
ⓘ Live results
Results
- Estimated 0-60 mph
- 6.67 s
- 0-100 km/h
- 7 s
- Power-to-weight
- 11.33 lb/hp
- hp per tonne
- 195 hp/t
Quick answer
0-60 time scales with the cube root of pounds per horsepower; grip and launch quality decide how much of that power actually reaches the road.
0-60 ≈ k × (weight ÷ hp)^0.75
How to use the 0-60 Time Calculator
- 1Enter the weight of the car as it is driven, including you.
- 2Enter wheel horsepower.
- 3Pick the drivetrain — AWD launches hardest, FWD wheelspins most.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Vehicle weight with driver3400 lb
- Wheel horsepower300 hp
- DrivetrainRear-wheel drive
Results
- Estimated 0-60 mph6.67 s
- 0-100 km/h7 s
- Power-to-weight11.33 lb/hp
- hp per tonne195 hp/t
Frequently asked questions
Why is my real 0-60 slower?
Street tires, a cold surface, traction control cuts and a rolling-out timing method all change the result by several tenths.
Does weight or power matter more?
Below about 10 lb/hp, traction and gearing dominate; above that, cutting weight and adding power help almost equally.
About this calculator
- Built and reviewed by James Whitfield · How we build and test calculators
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