Rate of Descent Calculator

Calculate Rate of Descent



Formula

The formula to calculate the rate of descent is:

\[ \text{ROD} = \frac{\text{CA}}{\text{CD}} \]

Where:

What is Rate of Descent?

The rate of descent is a measure of how quickly an aircraft or object is descending. It is calculated by dividing the change in altitude by the change in horizontal distance. This metric is crucial for pilots and engineers to ensure safe and efficient flight operations.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ \text{ROD} = \frac{500}{2000} = 0.25 \]

The rate of descent is 0.25 ft/ft.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ \text{ROD} = \frac{1000}{4000} = 0.25 \]

The rate of descent is 0.25 ft/ft.