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Performance
Wing Loading Calculator
Calculate aircraft wing loading in pounds per square foot from aircraft weight and wing area.
lb
sq ft
Wing loading—
Weight—
Wing area—
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One wing, two aircraft weights
2,550 lb divided by 170 ft² of wing area gives 15 lb/ft². At 2,200 lb with the same area, loading falls to about 12.94 lb/ft².
Wing loading is a comparison metric. Stall speed also depends on maximum lift coefficient, configuration and air density, so loading alone is insufficient.
Formula and method
Wing loading = aircraft weight ÷ wing area.