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Bank Angle from Load Factor Calculator

Convert load factor into equivalent coordinated level-turn bank angle and stall speed.

Calculator

g

km/h

Results

Default result
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Equivalent bank angle
60.0°
Caution

Also computed

Accelerated stall speed131.0km/h

Stall speed increase41.4%

Method notes 2 notes
  • Uses bank = acos(1 / n) for a coordinated level turn, plus Vs_n = Vs * sqrt(n).
  • Equivalent bank angle only describes a coordinated level turn; other maneuvers can create load factor differently.

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How to use this calculator

  1. Enter load factor. Use the g load you want to convert.
  2. Enter stall speed. Use the relevant 1g stall speed for the accelerated-stall output.
  3. Read bank angle. The angle is the equivalent coordinated level-turn bank.
  4. Check stall speed. Review the accelerated stall speed at that load factor.

How it works

The bank relation is bank = acos(1 / n). The stall relation is Vs_n = Vs x sqrt(n).

Pair it with load factor from bank, accelerated stall and turn load factor.

Worked example

Verified against the live calculator

A 2 g coordinated level turn corresponds to acos(1 / 2) = 60 degrees of bank.

Frequently asked questions

How do you convert load factor to bank angle?

For a coordinated level turn, bank angle = acos(1 / n).

Is this valid for all maneuvers?

No. It only gives the equivalent coordinated level-turn bank angle for the entered load factor.

How is stall speed included?

The calculator also applies Vs_n = Vs x sqrt(n).

Why use this instead of the bank-angle calculator?

This page starts from a known or target g load and finds the equivalent bank context.

Method & assumptions

  • Assumes coordinated level-turn geometry for the bank-angle result.
  • Does not model slips, skids, vertical acceleration transients, turbulence or aircraft-specific limits.
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