Parachute Calculator

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Product ID PC-1

Date Added

10/04/2025

To use the calculator, please visit click link here: Parachute Calculator

You can also find it under resources.

ROCKET.SUPPLIES

Parachute Calculator (≤ 50 lb)

Rocket weight

Include spent motor + recovery gear.

Target descent (ft/s)

Parachute type (Cd)

Deployment altitude (ft)

Descent rate: 15.0 ft/s Air density ρ: 1.225 kg/m³

Chute Type	Cd	Target	Diameter	Recommended	smaller	larger
Mad Cow	0.75	15.0 ft/s	67.6 in	50" (20.3 ft/s)	36" (28.2 ft/s)	—
Fruity Classic Elliptical	1.5	15.0 ft/s	47.8 in	60" (12.0 ft/s)	36" (19.9 ft/s)	84" (8.5 ft/s)
Fruity Iris	2.2	15.0 ft/s	39.5 in	36" (16.4 ft/s)	—	60" (9.9 ft/s)

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