Altitude Weight Calculator

Formula

To calculate Altitude Weight:

\[ \text{ALTW} = \text{WSL} - \frac{A}{10{,}000} \times 0.08 \]

Where:

\(\text{ALTW}\) is the Altitude Weight (pounds)
\(\text{WSL}\) is the Weight at Sea Level (pounds)
\(A\) is the Total Altitude (feet)

Altitude Weight

Altitude weight is a calculation used to adjust a person’s weight at sea level to account for the effects of altitude. As altitude increases, atmospheric pressure decreases, which can lead to a perceived decrease in body weight. This formula helps to estimate the adjusted weight at different altitudes.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Weight at Sea Level (WSL) = 200 pounds
Total Altitude (A) = 20,000 feet

Using the formula:

\[ \text{ALTW} = 200 - \frac{20{,}000}{10{,}000} \times 0.08 = 200 - 0.16 = 199.84 \text{ pounds} \]

The Altitude Weight (ALTW) is 199.84 pounds.