Sail Area Calculator

Calculate Sail Area



Formula

To calculate the Sail Area (\(SA\)):

\[ SA = \frac{H \times F}{2} \]

Where:

What is Sail Area?

Sail Area is the total area of a sail, calculated by multiplying the mainsail hoist by the foot and then dividing by 2. This measurement is crucial for understanding the sail's capacity to catch wind and propel the sailboat.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ SA = \frac{20 \times 10}{2} = 100 \]

The Sail Area is 100 ft².

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ SA = \frac{15 \times 8}{2} = 60 \]

The Sail Area is 60 ft².