Example engineering calculations
Worked, unit-aware calculation worksheets across structural, mechanical, electrical and more. Open any example into your own workspace to edit and reuse.
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Aerodynamic Lift Force
Lift generated by a wing from its lift coefficient, speed and area.
Aerodynamic Drag of an Aircraft
Drag on an aircraft from its drag coefficient, speed and reference area.
Lift-to-Drag Ratio
Aerodynamic efficiency of a wing as the ratio of lift to drag coefficients.
Wing Loading
Wing loading of an aircraft from its weight and wing area.
Thrust-to-Weight Ratio
Thrust-to-weight ratio of a vehicle from its thrust and weight.
Rocket Equation (Delta-v)
Velocity change a rocket can achieve from its mass ratio and exhaust velocity.
Circular Orbital Velocity
Speed needed for a circular orbit at a given radius around a planet.
Escape Velocity
Speed needed to escape a planet’s gravity from a given radius.
Stall Speed
Minimum flying speed of an aircraft at maximum lift coefficient.
Banked Turn Angle
Bank angle for a coordinated (no-slip) turn at a given speed and radius.
Specific Fuel Consumption
Specific fuel consumption — fuel mass per unit of energy produced.
Wind Turbine Power
Power a wind turbine extracts from the wind.