0โ60 & Quarter Mile Calculator
Estimate quarter-mile elapsed time, trap speed, and 0โ60 mph time from vehicle horsepower and weight.
Quarter Mile Time
12.55 seconds
Trap Speed
108.6 mph
Trap Speed
174.8 km/h
0โ60 mph (est.)
5.7 sec
๐ก ET = โ(Weight รท HP) ร 5.825 = โ(3,500 รท 350) ร 5.825 = 12.55s
๐ก How to Use the 0โ60 & Quarter Mile Calculator
How to Estimate Quarter-Mile Performance
The quarter mile (1,320 feet / 402 meters) is the standard drag racing distance. Two key metrics are measured: elapsed time (ET) โ how long the run takes โ and trap speed โ the speed at the finish line.
ET = โ(Weight รท HP) ร 5.825
Trap = 234 รท โ(Weight รท HP)
Trap = 234 รท โ(Weight รท HP)
These are the Roger Huntington formulas, accurate within 5% for most street vehicles between 10โ18 second quarter miles. They assume good traction and competent driving.
Quarter-Mile Benchmarks
| Vehicle Class | ET (sec) | Trap (mph) |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Car (150 HP) | 16โ17 | 80โ85 |
| Sport Sedan (250 HP) | 14โ15 | 95โ100 |
| Sports Car (400 HP) | 12โ13 | 110โ115 |
| Muscle Car (500 HP) | 11โ12 | 120โ125 |
| Supercar (700+ HP) | 9.5โ10.5 | 135โ145 |