calculating punching power

**vex** · 07-07-2005 08:47 PM

Hey all, I have a theory. A while back when I was in school I learned something like mass x velocity = force (newtons). Using this theory, I'm wondering if it is possible to calculate the force of your puches. What I'd do is measure the mass(weight) of my right fist (ie 1 lbs). Then measure the distance my straight right punch travels (ie: 1 meter). Then figure out the speed of my punches using trials and some math. Multiply it all together and then I got the force of my punches. What do you all think would it work? what are the flaws? has anyone tried it?

**deny** · 07-07-2005 09:06 PM

well the first thing is your body weight. you throw it in your punches too ya know.
but if you weigh like 80 kg you dont throw a full 80 kg in it so you cant put that in your calculation.

and then you have the force of your muscle on the moment of impact when you flex them.

and then you got the argg never mind it just aint the way of knowing how hard you punch.
but there are machines that can tell your /psi
so if you really wanna know i think you have to look for 1 of those

**Omega** · 07-07-2005 10:20 PM

Yea it's tough to find the mass because you use a lot of your body mass if you punch properly, some use more than others. Finding velocity would be a nice pain in the ass too. The best way is with one of them PSI machines...I've always wanted to try one but theyre probably expensive.

**vex** · 07-08-2005 06:38 AM

well it may not give your actual power but, it would give you an idea of where you rank among other people.

**hitit** · 07-18-2005 01:54 AM

pity its all about body position and using your legs .

**XxEliteHitmanxX** · 07-18-2005 03:49 AM

i would like to say its possible but i just dont see how the math works out... i see wat ur saying but some people use the legs and it would calculate out in a weird way... i dunno man.. i doubt it tho

**vex** · 07-18-2005 03:53 AM

it could be used to calculate natural punching power. A punch that you dont put any technique into no movement into. It could give you an idea of your natural punching ability