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)
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5.56mm Ballistic Trajectory Chart

5.56mm x 45mm NATO

Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.2
Bullet Weight: 62 gr
Initial Velocity: 3100 fps
Sight Height : 1.5 in
Shooting Angle: 0°		 Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind Angle: 90°
Zero Range: 100 yd
Chart Range: 1000 yd
Maximum Range: 3166 yd
Step Size: 100 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 Elevation Elevation Windage Windage Windage Time Energy Vel[x+y]
(yd) (in) (MOA) (MIL) (in) (MOA) (MIL) (s) (ft.lbf) (ft/s)
0 -1.50 0.00 0.00 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 1323 3100
100 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.50 1.43 0.42 0.11 952 2629
200 -3.59 1.71 0.50 6.41 3.06 0.89 0.23 669 2205
300 -14.44 4.59 1.34 15.74 5.01 1.46 0.38 457 1822
400 -35.91 8.57 2.49 30.81 7.35 2.14 0.56 305 1490
500 -73.26 13.99 4.07 53.01 10.12 2.94 0.79 207 1225
- Sound Barrier (1116 fps) -
600 -133.82 21.30 6.19 82.75 13.17 3.83 1.05 153 1053
700 -225.63 30.78 8.95 118.69 16.19 4.71 1.35 124 950
800 -356.17 42.51 12.36 159.73 19.06 5.55 1.68 106 876
900 -532.14 56.45 16.42 205.32 21.78 6.34 2.04 92 816
1000 -760.41 72.59 21.12 255.34 24.38 7.09 2.42 80 764

.45 ACP +P (1800 joules)

Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.15
Bullet Weight: 230 gr
Initial Velocity: 1606 fps
Sight Height : 1.5 in
Shooting Angle: 0°		 Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind Angle: 90°
Zero Range: 100 yd
Chart Range: 1000 yd
Maximum Range: 2251 yd
Step Size: 100 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 Elevation Elevation Windage Windage Windage Time Energy Vel[x+y]
(yd) (in) (MOA) (MIL) (in) (MOA) (MIL) (s) (ft.lbf) (ft/s)
0 -1.50 0.00 0.00 0.05 0.00 0.00 0.00 1317 1606
100 0.01 -0.01 0.00 4.92 4.69 1.36 0.22 776 1233
- Sound Barrier (1116 fps) -
200 -21.49 10.26 2.98 19.68 9.39 2.73 0.49 529 1017
300 -76.45 24.33 7.08 42.19 13.43 3.91 0.80 414 901
400 -174.26 41.59 12.10 70.99 16.94 4.93 1.15 341 817
500 -324.44 61.94 18.02 105.77 20.19 5.87 1.54 286 749
600 -536.82 85.40 24.84 146.59 23.33 6.79 1.95 242 689
700 -823.05 112.22 32.64 193.85 26.44 7.69 2.41 206 635
800 -1196.25 142.70 41.51 248.03 29.60 8.61 2.90 175 586
900 -1672.37 177.28 51.57 309.82 32.87 9.56 3.44 149 540
1000 -2271.53 216.60 63.01 380.22 36.30 10.56 4.03 127 498

.45 ACP +P (1800 joules, .2 BC)

Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.2
Bullet Weight: 230 gr
Initial Velocity: 1606 fps
Sight Height : 1.5 in
Shooting Angle: 0°		 Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind Angle: 90°
Zero Range: 100 yd
Chart Range: 1000 yd
Maximum Range: 2804 yd
Step Size: 100 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 Elevation Elevation Windage Windage Windage Time Energy Vel[x+y]
(yd) (in) (MOA) (MIL) (in) (MOA) (MIL) (s) (ft.lbf) (ft/s)
0 -1.50 0.00 0.00 0.05 0.00 0.00 0.00 1317 1606
100 0.02 -0.02 0.00 3.64 3.47 1.01 0.21 880 1313
- Sound Barrier (1116 fps) -
200 -18.80 8.97 2.61 14.85 7.08 2.06 0.46 625 1106
300 -65.96 20.99 6.11 32.85 10.45 3.04 0.75 493 983
400 -149.06 35.58 10.35 56.21 13.42 3.90 1.07 414 901
500 -274.96 52.51 15.27 84.24 16.09 4.68 1.41 357 837
600 -450.84 71.74 20.87 116.79 18.59 5.41 1.78 312 782
700 -683.62 93.23 27.12 153.77 20.98 6.10 2.18 275 734
800 -982.01 117.15 34.08 195.45 23.33 6.79 2.61 243 690
900 -1353.63 143.52 41.75 241.88 25.66 7.46 3.06 215 650
1000 -1809.16 172.59 50.20 293.46 28.02 8.15 3.54 191 612
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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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