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 [?]
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Chart Step Size: (yd)
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M855 vs MK 262 vs 300 BLK Ballistic Trajectory Chart

5.56 77 gr MK

Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.362
Bullet Weight: 77 gr
Initial Velocity: 2750 fps
Sight Height : 2.5 in
Shooting Angle: 0°
Wind Speed: 0 mph
Wind Angle: 90°
Zero Range: 100 yd
Chart Range: 500 yd
Maximum Range: 4854 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 -2.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1293 2750
50 -0.62 1.17 0.34 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.06 1178 2625
100 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.11 1072 2504
150 -0.78 0.49 0.14 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.18 973 2385
200 -3.08 1.47 0.43 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.24 881 2270
250 -7.07 2.70 0.79 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.31 797 2158
300 -12.93 4.11 1.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.38 718 2050
350 -20.86 5.69 1.65 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.45 646 1944
400 -31.09 7.42 2.16 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.53 580 1842
450 -43.89 9.31 2.71 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.62 520 1744
500 -59.54 11.37 3.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.71 466 1650

M855 62 gr

Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: .151
Bullet Weight: 62 gr
Initial Velocity: 2875 fps
Sight Height : 2.5 in
Shooting Angle: 0°
Wind Speed: 00 mph
Wind Angle: 90°
Zero Range: 100 yd
Chart Range: 500 yd
Maximum Range: 2501 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 -2.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1138 2875
50 -0.58 1.11 0.32 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.06 911 2573
100 0.01 -0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.12 722 2290
150 -1.07 0.68 0.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.19 565 2026
200 -4.28 2.04 0.59 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.27 437 1781
250 -10.25 3.91 1.14 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.36 334 1559
300 -19.81 6.30 1.83 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.46 256 1363
350 -34.07 9.29 2.70 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.58 199 1203
- Sound Barrier (1116 fps) -
400 -54.34 12.97 3.77 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.71 162 1086
450 -81.98 17.39 5.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.85 139 1003
500 -118.23 22.58 6.57 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.01 122 942

300 BLK 110 gr Barnes TTSX

Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: .295
Bullet Weight: 110 gr
Initial Velocity: 2311 fps
Sight Height : 2.5 in
Shooting Angle: 0°
Wind Speed: 00 mph
Wind Angle: 90°
Zero Range: 100 yd
Chart Range: 500 yd
Maximum Range: 4017 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 -2.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1305 2311
50 -0.32 0.61 0.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.07 1153 2172
100 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.14 1015 2039
150 -1.77 1.12 0.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.21 891 1910
200 -5.92 2.83 0.82 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.30 780 1787
250 -12.80 4.89 1.42 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.38 681 1670
300 -22.81 7.26 2.11 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.48 594 1559
350 -36.39 9.93 2.89 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.58 517 1455
400 -54.09 12.91 3.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.68 452 1360
450 -76.49 16.23 4.72 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.80 396 1273
500 -104.25 19.91 5.79 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.92 350 1197
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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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