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CG Calculator

 

 

Simple calculator for determining The CG distance from Leading edge at the root chords.
Enter Root Chord (A): 
Enter Tip Chord (B): 
Enter Sweep Distance (S):
Enter Half Span (Y):
Enter %MAC Balance Point:
Sweep Distance @ MAC (C) =
Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC) =
MAC Distance from Root (d) =
Balance Point @ Root Chord (CG) =

      Note:

A 25% of MAC is generally accepted as a good starting point for the CG of a conventional tailed aircraft. The normal range most often falls between 25-30% of MAC

 Use this calculator to determine percent of MAC for a given CG

 
Enter Root Cord (A): 
Enter Tip Cord (B): 
Enter Sweep Distance (S):
Enter Half Span (Y):
Enter Center of Gravity (CG):
Sweep Distance @ MAC (C) =
Mean Aerodynamic Cord (MAC) =
MAC Distance from Root (d) =
% Mean Aerodynamic Cord (%MAC) =

 

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