Rocket Thrust To Weight Calculator
Appearance
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| Menu location |
|---|
| Rocket → Calculators → Thrust To Weight Calculator |
| Workbenches |
| Rocket Workbench |
| Default shortcut |
| None |
| Introduced in version |
| 0.19 |
| See also |
| None |
Description[edit | edit source]
This simple calculator determines the minimum average thrust required to maintain a 5:1 thrust to weight ratio.
Usage[edit | edit source]
- There are several ways to invoke the command:
- Press the
Thrust To Weight Calculator button.
- Select the Rocket → Calculators →
Thrust To Weight Calculator option from the menu.
- Press the
- Enter the weight of your rocket.
Calculation[edit | edit source]
Thrust to weight is calculated using the following formula:
where
- recommended minimum average thrust
- mass of the rocket
- , acceleration due to gravity
- recommended minimum average thrust
Units[edit | edit source]
Calculations are done using metric units, but will display in your preferred units. Values can also be entered using any supported units by including the units with the value (eg 5 oz, or 23.2 g)
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