KECalc: A Kinetic Energy Calculator
KECalc: V1.1.1
New in this version …
- Added WC0 Drag Law (for typical Wad Cutter pellets)
This is the basic Kinetic Energy (at the muzzle) calculator to ensure KE complies with UK law.
Any of the three can be calculated by selecting the appropriate radio-button and entering values into the other two text boxes.
An application to calculate Kinetic Energy at the muzzle and - given the appropriate Ballistic Coefficient and Drag Law - to estimate the velocity, energy and flight time at any point along the trajectory. Velocity can be entered in Ft/s, m/s and Mach, projectile weight in Grain or Gram and the Kinetic Energy in either Ft･Lb or Joule.
The Muzzle Velocity units (Ft/s, m/s or Mach), Projectile Weight (Grain or Gram) and Kinetic Energy (Ft･Lb or Joule) can be selected via the respective combo-boxes.
Clicking on the expand button (>) at the bottom right-hand corner gives added functionality. Using the current KE, enter the projectile’s Ballistic Coefficient together with the applicable drag-law and the table displays velocity/Kinetic Energy/Momentum/Elapsed time at particular ranges. Various other options (Show Absolute or Retained values/Range unit/increment/Print/Save as CSV) are available from a popup menu accessed by right-clicking on the table. Clicking on the Environment item accesses the all important Environmental applet .
For macOS
For Linux 64 bit
For Windows 32/64 bit
