Projectile Range Optimizer
Use the no-air-resistance model to explore projectile range.
Range:
Best angle:
A QUICK WALKTHROUGH
How to use this tool
- Enter initial speed, launch height, gravity, and angle.
- Calculate range for that angle.
- Search 0–90° for the best modeled angle.
Idealized model
Assumes uniform gravity, no air resistance, level landing at ground height, and point-mass motion. Non-level initial height is handled with the projectile quadratic.
Scope limitation
This is not a real-world weapon, sports-performance, trajectory, or safety prediction.
GOOD TO KNOW
Common questions
Does it include drag?
No. Air resistance, wind, spin, and terrain are outside this model.