Rocket Thrust Calculator

Free calculate thrust force from exhaust velocity and mass flow rate. determine f = ṁ × v_e for rocket engines.

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Rocket Thrust Formula

Thrust

F = ṁ × v_e

Where:

  • • F = thrust (N)
  • • ṁ = mass flow rate (kg/s)
  • • v_e = exhaust velocity (m/s)

Alternative

F = ṁ × v_e + (p_e - p_a) × A_e

With pressure term (p_e = exit pressure, p_a = ambient pressure, A_e = exit area)

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