Physics

Schwarzschild Radius Calculator

Find a black hole's event horizon radius.

Parameters Live Compute
Calculated Output
Schwarzschild radius 2,953.99
Radius 0.003
Formula: r = 2GM ÷ c²
Step-by-Step Breakdown
1. Values used:
2. Mass = 1.989e+30
3.
4. Schwarzschild radius = 2,953.99
5. Radius = 0.003
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The Schwarzschild radius is the size an object must shrink to become a black hole.

The math behind it

r = 2GM ÷ c². For the Sun it's just ~3 km.

Worked Example

Sun's mass → ~2.95 km.

Frequently Asked Questions

Earth as a black hole?

Its Schwarzschild radius is under 9 mm.

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