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Parachute Calculator

Enter the weight of your rocket, including the weight of the expended motor.


Include spent motor + harness.

Reccomended Parachutes

Descent rate: ft/s Air density ρ: kg/m³
Chute Type Cd Target Diameter = < >
Mad Cow 0.75 ft/s in
Fruity Classic Elliptical 1.5 ft/s in
Fruity Iris 2.2 ft/s in
Add Payload Moo-Q
*Calculator results are estimates only—please enter accurate rocket information (total weight incl. spent motor/recovery gear and deployment altitude).Use at your own risk; Madcow Rocketry assumes no liability for use of this tool.