Bank Angle Calculator
Free calculate the angle at which an aircraft must tilt to maintain a level turn at a given speed and radius.
Input Parameters
Results
Enter parameters to calculate bank angle
Bank Angle Formula
Formula
θ = arctan(v² / (r × g))
Where:
- • θ = bank angle (degrees)
- • v = velocity (m/s)
- • r = turn radius (m)
- • g = gravitational acceleration (m/s²)
Typical Bank Angles
- • Commercial aircraft: 15-30°
- • Fighter aircraft: 30-60°
- • Aerobatic: 60-90°
- • Steep turn: >45°