Ballistic Trajectory Calculator

Use this ballistic calculator in order to calculate the flight path of a bullet given the shooting parameters that meet your conditions. This calculator will produce a ballistic trajectory chart that shows the bullet drop, bullet energy, windage, and velocity. It will a produce a line graph showing the bullet drop and flight path of the bullet. By adding trajectories to the panel on the right you may produce charts and graphs that show the different trajectories side by side. This can be useful in comparing cartridges or loads.

Single Trajectory Graph & Chart [?]
Drag Function: [?]
Ballistic Coefficient:[?]
Bullet Weight: [?] (gr)
Initial Velocity: [?] (fps)
Zero Range: [?] (yd)
Sight Height: [?] (in)
Shooting Angle: [?] (deg)
Wind Speed: [?] (mph)
Wind Angle: [?] (deg)
Correct for Atmosphere: [?]
Altitude: [?] (ft)
Temperature: [?] (F)
Barometric Pressure:[?] (hg)
Relative Humidity: [?] (%)
Show Sound Barrier: [?]
Chart Range: [?] (yd)
Chart Step Size: [?] (yd)
Multiple Trajectory Graph [?]
Trajectories
Width: (px)
Height: (px)
Range: (yd)
Chart Step Size: (yd)
Label:
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Ballistic Trajectory Chart
Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: .151
Bullet Weight: 200 gr
Initial Velocity: 900 fps
Sight Height : .5 in
Shooting Angle: 0°		 Wind Speed: 0 mph
Wind Angle: 0°
Zero Range: 1000 yd
Chart Range: 1000 yd
Maximum Range: 1823 yd
Step Size: 50 yd
 International Standard Atmosphere
Altitude: Sea Level (0 ft)
Barometric Pressure: 29.92 Hg
Temperature: 59° F
Relative Humidity: 50%
Speed of Sound: 1116 fps

Range Elevation Time Energy Vel[x+y]
(yd) (yd) (s) (ft.lbf) (ft/s)
- Sound Barrier (1116 fps) -
0 -0.01 0.00 360 900
50 5.86 0.17 324 854
100 11.37 0.35 294 814
150 16.54 0.54 268 777
200 21.30 0.74 245 743
250 25.65 0.95 225 711
300 29.50 1.17 206 681
350 32.85 1.39 189 652
400 35.64 1.63 173 624
450 37.81 1.87 159 598
500 39.31 2.13 146 573
550 40.08 2.40 133 548
600 40.06 2.68 122 524
650 39.16 2.97 112 502
700 37.30 3.28 102 480
750 34.40 3.60 94 459
800 30.34 3.93 86 439
850 25.00 4.28 78 420
900 18.27 4.65 72 402
950 10.00 5.04 66 385
1000 0.01 5.44 61 369
shooting chronograph

Keep in mind this is an approximation and although it is quite accurate it should never replace first-hand experience of shooting your specific firearm and ammunition to determine the bullet drop and windage at different ranges and conditions. To make it as accurate as possible, it is important that you input the most accurate information that represents shooting conditions, your firearm, and cartridge. The two most important variables are the Initial Velocity and the Ballistic Coefficient. If you do not have a Shooting Chronograph, I strongly suggest you purchase one. It is a great investment if you want to get into long range shooting and will be especially useful if you handload.

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