Bowling Ball Speed Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Bowling Ball Speed is:

\[ BBS = \frac{D}{T} \]

Where:

\(BBS\) is the bowling ball speed (ft/s)
\(D\) is the total distance of the bowling alley (feet)
\(T\) is the total time it took the bowling ball to travel the length of the alley (seconds)

What is Bowling Ball Speed?

Bowling ball speed is a measure of the average distance per unit time that a bowling ball is moving through the bowling alley. It’s important to note that this is an average speed. The bowling ball will be traveling faster on release than when it strikes the pins.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Total Distance of the Bowling Alley (D) = 60 feet
Total Time (T) = 2.5 seconds

Using the formula:

\[ BBS = \frac{60}{2.5} = 24 \, \text{ft/s} \]

The Bowling Ball Speed is 24 ft/s.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Total Distance of the Bowling Alley (D) = 60 feet
Total Time (T) = 3 seconds

Using the formula:

\[ BBS = \frac{60}{3} = 20 \, \text{ft/s} \]

The Bowling Ball Speed is 20 ft/s.