Wing Loading Calculator

Enter your EXIT weight:   kgs  lbs

Canopy / Glider - Wing Area:    ft²     

 
Wing Loading:  lbs/ft²   Kg/m²

Loading Guide:

under 1.00 lbs/sqFt = Beginner/Student
0.50 to 1.00 = normal paraglider loading
1.00 to 1.50 lbs/sqFt = Mid Range - Recommended for Intermediate Speed-Flyers
1.00 to 1.50 = normal sky-diving loading
1.50 to 2.00 lbs/sqFt = High Performance - Advanced Speed-Flyers
over 2.00 lbs/sqFt = Extreme - Pro/Expert Speed-Flyers ONLY!!!

EXIT weight = Pilots TOTAL weight including ALL equipment when flying.