Calculate the Schwarzschild radius of a black hole based on its mass. This tool is designed for astrophysics enthusiasts and professionals to better understand black hole properties.
All calculations are based on the Schwarzschild radius formula derived from Einstein's theory of general relativity. For more information, refer to Wikipedia.
\[ R_s = \frac{2Gm}{c^2} \]
Where \( R_s \) is the Schwarzschild radius, \( G \) is the gravitational constant, \( m \) is the mass of the object, and \( c \) is the speed of light.
For a mass of 1 solar mass, the Schwarzschild radius is approximately 2.95 kilometers. This is calculated using the formula above.
The Schwarzschild radius is the radius of a sphere such that, if all the mass of an object were to be compressed within that sphere, the escape velocity from the surface would equal the speed of light.
It defines the size of the event horizon of a black hole, beyond which nothing can escape.
The mass should be entered in terms of solar masses, where one solar mass is the mass of the Sun.
While the formula applies universally, it is most relevant when discussing objects with extremely high mass and density, like black holes.
This calculator is a theoretical tool and assumes non-rotating, non-charged black holes.