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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
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Height: (px)
Range: (yd)
Chart Step Size: (yd)
Label:
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.50 BMG, 7.62mm and 5.56mm Ballistic Trajectory Chart

.50 BMG

Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: 1.050
Bullet Weight: 750 gr
Initial Velocity: 2820 fps
Sight Height : 0 in
Shooting Angle: 0°
Wind Speed: 0 mph
Wind Angle: 90°
Zero Range: 0 yd
Chart Range: 200 yd
Maximum Range: 10209 yd
Step Size: 20 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13246 2820
20 -0.09 0.42 0.12 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.02 13079 2802
40 -0.35 0.84 0.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.04 12915 2785
60 -0.80 1.27 0.37 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.06 12753 2767
80 -1.42 1.70 0.49 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.09 12592 2750
100 -2.23 2.13 0.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.11 12433 2732
120 -3.23 2.57 0.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.13 12276 2715
140 -4.41 3.01 0.87 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.15 12120 2698
160 -5.79 3.45 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.17 11966 2680
180 -7.36 3.90 1.13 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.20 11814 2663
200 -9.13 4.35 1.27 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.22 11663 2646

7.62mm

Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: .475
Bullet Weight: 168 gr
Initial Velocity: 2700 fps
Sight Height : 0 in
Shooting Angle: 0°
Wind Speed: 0 mph
Wind Angle: 90°
Zero Range: 0 yd
Chart Range: 200 yd
Maximum Range: 5905 yd
Step Size: 20 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2720 2700
20 -0.10 0.46 0.13 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.02 2643 2662
40 -0.39 0.93 0.27 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.05 2569 2624
60 -0.88 1.40 0.41 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.07 2497 2587
80 -1.59 1.89 0.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.09 2426 2550
100 -2.50 2.39 0.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.12 2356 2513
120 -3.64 2.89 0.84 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.14 2288 2477
140 -5.00 3.41 0.99 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.16 2222 2441
160 -6.60 3.94 1.14 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.19 2157 2405
180 -8.44 4.47 1.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.21 2094 2369
200 -10.52 5.02 1.46 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.24 2032 2334

5.56mm

Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.371
Bullet Weight: 70 gr
Initial Velocity: 2850 fps
Sight Height : 0 in
Shooting Angle: 0°
Wind Speed: 0 mph
Wind Angle: 90°
Zero Range: 0 yd
Chart Range: 200 yd
Maximum Range: 4987 yd
Step Size: 20 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1263 2850
20 -0.09 0.41 0.12 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.02 1218 2799
40 -0.35 0.83 0.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.04 1175 2750
60 -0.80 1.27 0.37 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.07 1134 2701
80 -1.44 1.71 0.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.09 1093 2652
100 -2.27 2.17 0.63 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.11 1054 2604
120 -3.32 2.64 0.77 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.13 1016 2557
140 -4.57 3.11 0.91 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.16 979 2510
160 -6.05 3.61 1.05 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.18 943 2463
180 -7.75 4.11 1.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.21 908 2417
200 -9.69 4.62 1.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.23 874 2371
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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