Thrust to Weight Ratio Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Thrust to Weight Ratio (TWR) is:

\[ TWR = \frac{T}{W} \]

Where:

\( TWR \) is the Thrust to Weight Ratio (N/kg)
\( T \) is the Total Thrust (N)
\( W \) is the Total Weight (kg)

Thrust to Weight Ratio Definition

The Thrust to Weight Ratio (TWR) is calculated by dividing the total thrust by the total weight. This ratio is crucial in aerospace engineering as it determines the performance and efficiency of an aircraft or spacecraft.

Example Calculation

Let's consider an example:

Total Thrust (T): 5000 N
Total Weight (W): 1000 kg

Using the formula to calculate the Thrust to Weight Ratio:

\[ TWR = \frac{5000}{1000} = 5 \, \text{N/kg} \]

This demonstrates that with a total thrust of 5000 N and a total weight of 1000 kg, the Thrust to Weight Ratio would be 5 N/kg.