Enter the mass (kg), the drag coefficient, and the cross-sectional area (m^2) into the Ballistic Coefficient Calculator. The calculator will evaluate the Ballistic Coefficient.
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Ballistic Coefficient Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the Ballistic Coefficient.
Cb = M/ (Cd*A)
Variables:
- Cb is the Ballistic Coefficient ( )
- M is the mass (kg)
- Cd is the drag coefficient
- A is the cross-sectional area (m^2)
To calculate the ballistic coefficient, divide the mass by the product of the drag coefficient and the cross-sectional area.
How to Calculate Ballistic Coefficient?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Ballistic Coefficient.
- First, determine the mass (kg).
- Next, determine the drag coefficient.
- Next, determine the cross-sectional area (m^2).
- Next, gather the formula from above = Cb = M/ (Cd*A).
- Finally, calculate the Ballistic Coefficient.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem:
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
mass (kg) = 5
drag coefficient = 4
cross-sectional area (m^2) = 7
Cb = M/ (Cd*A) = ?
