Fuel Load Formula

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Fuel Load may be available fuel (consumable fuel) or total fuel and is usually dry weight. Check FAQs
Wf=Wmisf+Wresf
Wf - Fuel Load?Wmisf - Mission Fuel?Wresf - Reserve Fuel?

Fuel Load Example

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Here is how the Fuel Load equation looks like.

9499Edit=8761Edit+738Edit
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Fuel Load Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Wf=Wmisf+Wresf
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Wf=8761kg+738kg
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Wf=8761+738
LAST Step Evaluate
Wf=9499kg

Fuel Load Formula Elements

Variables
Fuel Load
Fuel Load may be available fuel (consumable fuel) or total fuel and is usually dry weight.
Symbol: Wf
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Mission Fuel
Mission Fuel is that fuel at the time of take-off.
Symbol: Wmisf
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Reserve Fuel
Reserve Fuel for manoeuvring, holding, aborting the landing and making a diversion flight.
Symbol: Wresf
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Fuel Load?

Fuel Load evaluator uses Fuel Load = Mission Fuel+Reserve Fuel to evaluate the Fuel Load, Fuel Load is the amount of fuel present expressed quantitatively in terms of weight of fuel per unit area. This may be available fuel (consumable fuel) or total fuel and is usually dry weight.the formula for calculating fuel load for a specific flight typically involves estimating fuel consumption rates for each phase of the flight and adding reserves for contingencies. Fuel Load is denoted by Wf symbol.

How to evaluate Fuel Load using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Fuel Load, enter Mission Fuel (Wmisf) & Reserve Fuel (Wresf) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Fuel Load

What is the formula to find Fuel Load?
The formula of Fuel Load is expressed as Fuel Load = Mission Fuel+Reserve Fuel. Here is an example- 9499 = 8761+738.
How to calculate Fuel Load?
With Mission Fuel (Wmisf) & Reserve Fuel (Wresf) we can find Fuel Load using the formula - Fuel Load = Mission Fuel+Reserve Fuel.
Can the Fuel Load be negative?
No, the Fuel Load, measured in Weight cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Fuel Load?
Fuel Load is usually measured using the Kilogram[kg] for Weight. Gram[kg], Milligram[kg], Ton (Metric)[kg] are the few other units in which Fuel Load can be measured.
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