Determine the object’s displacement
Measure the time taken
Divide displacement by time
Use the formula velocity = displacement ÷ time
Include direction for vector velocity
Use consistent units such as m/s or km/h
Use a stopwatch, sensor, or motion tracker for timing
Use a ruler, tape measure, or GPS for distance
Record initial and final positions
Calculate average velocity over the interval
Measure instantaneous velocity with a speed sensor or derivative of position over time