Useful Weight in Conceptual Design Formulas

Useful Weight refers to the portion of the aircraft’s total weight that is available for carrying payload, passengers, and cargo, excluding the weight of the structure and essential equipment. And is denoted by W_U. Useful Weight is usually measured using the Kilogram for Weight. Note that the value of Useful Weight is always positive.

Formulas to find Useful Weight in Conceptual Design

fxUseful LoadGo

Conceptual Design formulas that make use of Useful Weight

fxGross weightGo

fxOperating Empty WeightGo

List of variables in Conceptual Design formulas

fx Gross Weight Go

fx Operating Empty Weight Go

FAQ

What is the Useful Weight?

Useful Weight refers to the portion of the aircraft’s total weight that is available for carrying payload, passengers, and cargo, excluding the weight of the structure and essential equipment. Useful Weight is usually measured using the Kilogram for Weight. Note that the value of Useful Weight is always positive.

Can the Useful Weight be negative?

No, the Useful Weight, measured in Weight cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Useful Weight?

Useful Weight is usually measured using the Kilogram[kg] for Weight. Gram[kg], Milligram[kg], Ton (Metric)[kg] are the few other units in which Useful Weight can be measured.

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