Glide ratio calculator

This calculator computes the glide ratio, which is the ratio of the horizontal distance traveled to the vertical distance descended by an object moving under the influence of gravity alone.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Glide Ratio (G) = Horizontal Distance / Vertical Distance

Where:
G = Glide Ratio
Horizontal Distance = Horizontal distance traveled (meters)
Vertical Distance = Vertical distance descended (meters)

Glide ratio calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Glide ratio calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Glide Ratio Calculator

  1. Enter the horizontal distance traveled by the object in meters in the "Horizontal Distance" field.
  2. Enter the vertical distance descended by the object in meters in the "Vertical Distance" field.
  3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the glide ratio.
  4. The result will be displayed in the "Glide Ratio" field.

Understanding the Glide Ratio

The glide ratio is a measure of the efficiency of an object's descent. It is defined as the ratio of the horizontal distance traveled to the vertical distance descended. A higher glide ratio indicates a more efficient descent, meaning the object travels a greater horizontal distance for each meter it falls.

For example, if an object travels 100 meters horizontally while descending 20 meters vertically, the glide ratio is 100 / 20 = 5. This means the object travels 5 meters horizontally for every 1 meter it falls.