Rocket Parachute Size Calculator

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Parachute Size Calculator

Menu location
Rocket → Calculators... → Parachute Size Calculator
Workbenches
Rocket Workbench
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
0.19
See also
None

Description

This calculator determines the parachute size required to achieve the desired descent rate based on the parachute parameters.

Usage

  1. There are several ways to invoke the command:
    • Press the Parachute Size Calculator button.
    • Select the Rocket → Calculators... → Parachute Size Calculator option from the menu.
  2. Enter the weight of your rocket and parameters for your parachute.

Calculation

Thrust to weight is calculated using the following formula:


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)