Climb Gradient Calculator

Inputs

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Rate of climb after configuration and performance corrections.
ft/min
Ground speed along the climb path.
kt
Horizontal distance used for the altitude-gain output.
NM

Results

Default result
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Climb gradient
8.13 %
Pass

Also computed

Climb gradient 494 ft/NM

Climb angle 4.65 °

Altitude gain over distance 494 ft

Method notes 2 notes
  • Uses climb gradient = climb rate / ground speed. Feet per NM is the same ratio multiplied by 6076.1 ft/NM.
  • Compare against the aircraft manual, obstacle departure procedure, terrain, runway slope, wind and current density-altitude conditions.

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