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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XM193 16" CARBINE Ballistic Trajectory Chart
Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.243
Bullet Weight: 55 gr
Initial Velocity: 3150 fps
Sight Height : 2.6 in
Shooting Angle: 0°
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind Angle: 90°
Zero Range: 200 yd
Chart Range: 460 yd
Maximum Range: 3694 yd
Step Size: 25 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 -2.60 0.00 0.00 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 1212 3150
25 -1.32 5.01 1.46 0.10 0.38 0.11 0.02 1134 3047
50 -0.28 0.54 0.16 0.31 0.60 0.17 0.05 1061 2947
75 0.50 -0.64 -0.19 0.68 0.86 0.25 0.08 992 2850
100 1.02 -0.97 -0.28 1.20 1.15 0.33 0.10 927 2755
125 1.25 -0.96 -0.28 1.89 1.44 0.42 0.13 865 2661
150 1.18 -0.75 -0.22 2.75 1.75 0.51 0.16 807 2570
175 0.77 -0.42 -0.12 3.79 2.06 0.60 0.19 751 2480
200 0.02 -0.01 0.00 5.02 2.39 0.70 0.22 699 2392
225 -1.12 0.48 0.14 6.45 2.73 0.80 0.25 650 2306
250 -2.67 1.02 0.30 8.09 3.09 0.90 0.28 603 2222
275 -4.65 1.62 0.47 9.95 3.45 1.00 0.32 559 2139
300 -7.11 2.26 0.66 12.05 3.84 1.12 0.35 518 2058
325 -10.09 2.96 0.86 14.41 4.23 1.23 0.39 479 1979
350 -13.62 3.71 1.08 17.02 4.64 1.35 0.43 442 1902
375 -17.75 4.52 1.31 19.91 5.07 1.47 0.47 408 1827
400 -22.53 5.38 1.56 23.10 5.51 1.60 0.51 376 1754
425 -28.02 6.29 1.83 26.59 5.97 1.74 0.56 346 1683
450 -34.28 7.27 2.12 30.41 6.45 1.88 0.60 318 1614
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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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