Muzzle Velocity Calculator

Calculate Muzzle Velocity (V)



Formula

The formula to calculate the Muzzle Velocity (V) is:

\[ V = \sqrt{\frac{2 \times KE}{\frac{M}{7000}}} \]

Where:

What is a Muzzle Velocity?

Muzzle velocity is a measure of the total speed of a bullet as it leaves the muzzle of a firearm after being fired. It is a crucial factor in ballistics, affecting the bullet's trajectory, impact, and overall performance. Higher muzzle velocities generally result in flatter trajectories and greater impact energy.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula to calculate the Muzzle Velocity:

\[ V = \sqrt{\frac{2 \times 1200}{\frac{150}{7000}}} = \sqrt{\frac{2400}{0.0214286}} \approx \sqrt{112000} \approx 334.66 \text{ ft/s} \]

The Muzzle Velocity is approximately 334.66 ft/s.