Describe the Physics, Get the Free Body Diagram

For physics students and engineers who need labeled force diagrams from text descriptions — no manual drawing required.

Labeled force vectorsHigh-res PNG exportNo drawing skills needed

Free Body Diagram Maker

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Your first diagram is free — no sign-up needed (2K with watermark)

Describe your setup on the left to generate your own free body diagram

Create Free Body Diagrams From Text

No rulers. No protractors. No guessing.

Stop sketching force arrows by hand. Describe your physics scenario in plain English and the AI draws a labeled free body diagram — vectors, angles, and components included.

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Describe Your Physics Scenario

Write what's happening: a block on a ramp, a pulley system, a beam under load. Include details like angles, surfaces, and connections. The AI reads the physics, not just keywords.

2

AI Draws the Force Diagram

Within 30 seconds, the AI identifies all forces — gravity, normal, friction, tension, applied — and draws them as properly directed vectors with labels. No manual placement needed.

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Download and Submit

Export as high-resolution PNG for homework, lab reports, or presentations. Paid plans include SVG vector export for editing in Figma or Illustrator.

One Tool for Every Physics Problem

Students · Engineers · Instructors

Whether you're solving homework at midnight or preparing lecture slides for Monday, this free body diagram maker handles the drawing so you can focus on the physics.

Students

AP Physics to graduate mechanics

You understand the forces — you just can't draw them neatly. Describe your problem and get a labeled free body diagram you can include in homework, lab reports, or exam prep notes.

  • Handles inclined planes, pulleys, circular motion, and more
  • Labeled vectors with proper direction and notation
  • Free credits on sign-up — no payment needed
Draw Your First FBD

Engineers

Statics, dynamics, and structural analysis

Generate clear force diagrams for beams, trusses, and mechanical systems. Export as SVG to annotate in your CAD workflow or include directly in technical reports.

  • Supports beam reactions, distributed loads, and moment diagrams
  • SVG export for integration with engineering documentation
  • Consistent style across multiple figures in the same report
Generate a Force Diagram

Instructors

Teach forces, not drawing tools

Create custom free body diagrams that match your lecture scenarios — not generic textbook images. Generate a new diagram for each class in under a minute.

  • Match the diagram to your problem set — not the other way around
  • High-contrast output readable on projectors and printed worksheets
  • Generate variations of the same scenario for quizzes and exams
Build a Teaching Diagram

AI-Generated Free Body Diagrams

Real physics scenarios

Every diagram below was generated from a text description. Click any example to load the prompt and try it yourself.

Block on Inclined Plane

Block on Inclined Plane

Weight, normal force, and kinetic friction on a 30° ramp

Atwood Machine

Atwood Machine

Two masses with weight and tension over a pulley

Hanging Sign With Cables

Hanging Sign With Cables

Tension forces in two cables at different angles

Person in an Elevator

Person in an Elevator

Apparent weight during acceleration

Car on Banked Curve

Car on Banked Curve

Weight, normal force, and friction on a banked road

Simply Supported Beam

Simply Supported Beam

Point load with reaction forces at supports

What Makes This Free Body Diagram Maker Different

Not a Generic Drawing Tool

Most diagram tools give you shapes and arrows to drag around. This one reads your physics scenario and draws the forces for you.

Forces

Identifies All Acting Forces

Gravity, Normal, Friction, Tension, Applied

Describe a block on a ramp and the AI draws gravity straight down, normal force perpendicular to the surface, and friction opposing motion — each as a labeled vector with correct direction.

Vectors

Properly Directed Force Arrows

Correct Angles, Components, and Labels

Force vectors point in the physically correct direction. Weight always points down. Normal force is perpendicular to the contact surface. Friction opposes relative motion. No guessing required.

Scenarios

Handles Common Physics Problems

Inclined Planes, Pulleys, Beams, Circular Motion

From AP Physics homework to university statics: inclined planes, Atwood machines, banked curves, hanging objects, and beam loading. Describe the setup and the AI handles the rest.

Speed

From Description to Diagram in 30 Seconds

Faster Than Drawing by Hand

Type a sentence about your physics problem. Click generate. Your labeled free body diagram is ready before you could have found a ruler and protractor.

Access

No Drawing Skills Required

If You Can Describe It, You Can Diagram It

You don't need drawing software. Write 'box on a 30-degree ramp with friction' and get a clean, labeled free body diagram ready for submission.

Export

High-Resolution Output for Any Use

PNG for Homework, SVG for Editing

Download 4K PNG for homework, lab reports, and presentations. Export SVG to adjust labels, colors, or layout in Figma or Illustrator. All exports are 300 DPI print-ready.

Start free, upgrade for more diagrams

Every account gets free credits on sign-up. Need more free body diagrams? Pick a plan that fits your workload — monthly, yearly, or lifetime.

Student or teacher? Apply for an education discount

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How Students and Teachers Use It

Feedback from physics students, engineering majors, and instructors who stopped drawing force diagrams by hand.

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Marcus Thompson

AP Physics Student, Thomas Jefferson High School

I used to spend 10 minutes drawing one free body diagram for homework. Now I describe the problem and get a clean labeled diagram in seconds. My physics grade went up a full letter.

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Dr. Elena Vasquez

Physics Lecturer, University of Texas at Austin

I generate custom free body diagrams for each lecture instead of reusing the same textbook images. Students engage more when the diagram matches exactly what we're discussing.

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James Chen

Mechanical Engineering Junior, Georgia Tech

For statics homework, I need 10-15 free body diagrams per problem set. This tool cut my diagram-drawing time from an hour to five minutes. I can focus on solving instead of sketching.

Free Body Diagram Maker — Common Questions

FAQ

Your First Free Body Diagram, Free

Describe any physics scenario. Get a labeled force diagram in 30 seconds. No credit card, no drawing skills, no commitment.

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