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)
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7.62x54r Soviet LPS Ballistic Trajectory Chart
Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: .547
Bullet Weight: 147 gr
Initial Velocity: 2880 fps
Sight Height : 1.25 in
Shooting Angle: 0°
Wind Speed: 0 mph
Wind Angle: 0°
Zero Range: 100 yd
Chart Range: 1000 yd
Maximum Range: 6643 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 Elevation Elevation Windage Windage Windage Time Energy Vel[x+y]
(yd) (in) (MOA) (MIL) (in) (MOA) (MIL) (s) (ft.lbf) (ft/s)
0 -1.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2708 2880
50 -0.06 0.12 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.05 2549 2794
100 0.01 -0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.11 2399 2711
150 -1.11 0.70 0.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.16 2255 2628
200 -3.48 1.66 0.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.22 2119 2548
250 -7.19 2.74 0.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.28 1989 2468
300 -12.33 3.92 1.14 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.34 1866 2390
350 -18.99 5.18 1.51 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.41 1748 2314
400 -27.28 6.51 1.89 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.47 1636 2239
450 -37.30 7.91 2.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.54 1530 2165
500 -49.17 9.39 2.73 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.61 1429 2092
550 -63.03 10.94 3.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.68 1334 2021
600 -79.02 12.57 3.66 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.76 1244 1952
650 -97.29 14.29 4.16 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.84 1159 1884
700 -118.01 16.10 4.68 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.92 1078 1817
750 -141.37 18.00 5.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1003 1753
800 -167.55 20.00 5.82 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.09 932 1690
850 -196.78 22.10 6.43 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.18 866 1628
900 -229.29 24.33 7.08 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.28 804 1569
950 -265.33 26.67 7.76 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.37 746 1512
1000 -305.17 29.14 8.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.47 693 1457
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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