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Calculators

Minimum Thrust to Weight Calculator

Given the takeoff weight of a rocket, including motors, this will tell you what the minimum thrust should be. For example, an I550 motor has an average thrust of 550 N. The motor you use for your rocket should exceed the value calculated here.

Formula:
(mass in Kg) * (9.807 N/Kg) * 5

 

Mass
Units
Minimum Thrust = N