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Zero Fuel Weight (ZFW) is the aircraft's weight with payload on board and empty fuel tanks. Check FAQs
WZF=WL-WRF
WZF - Zero Fuel Weight?WL - Landing Weight?WRF - Reserve Fuel?

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15756Edit=16756Edit-1000Edit
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Zero Fuel Weight given Reserve and Landing Weight Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Zero Fuel Weight given Reserve and Landing Weight?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
WZF=WL-WRF
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
WZF=16756kg-1000kg
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
WZF=16756-1000
LAST Step Evaluate
WZF=15756kg

Zero Fuel Weight given Reserve and Landing Weight Formula Elements

Variables
Zero Fuel Weight
Zero Fuel Weight (ZFW) is the aircraft's weight with payload on board and empty fuel tanks.
Symbol: WZF
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Landing Weight
Landing Weight is the maximum aircraft gross weight due to design or operational limitations at which an aircraft is permitted to land.
Symbol: WL
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Reserve Fuel
Reserve Fuel is the extra fuel for maneuvering, holding, aborting the landing, and making a diversion flight.
Symbol: WRF
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Zero Fuel Weight

​Go Zero fuel weight
WZF=WE+WP
​Go Zero Fuel Weight given Mission Fuel, Reserve and Take Off Weight
WZF=WTO-Wf-WRF

Other formulas in Weight Estimation category

​Go Gross weight
WG=WE+WU
​Go Operating Empty Weight
WE=WG-WU
​Go Landing Weight given Take Off Weight and Mission Fuel Weight
WL=WTO-Wf
​Go Landing Weight given Zero Fuel Weight and Reserve Fuel Weight
WL=WZF+WRF

How to Evaluate Zero Fuel Weight given Reserve and Landing Weight?

Zero Fuel Weight given Reserve and Landing Weight evaluator uses Zero Fuel Weight = Landing Weight-Reserve Fuel to evaluate the Zero Fuel Weight, The Zero Fuel Weight given Reserve and Landing Weight refers to its weight excluding the fuel, it represents the total weight of the aircraft including all operational items such as passengers, cargo, crew, and any other items on board, but excluding the weight of the fuel, to calculate the Zero Fuel Weight given the reserve fuel weight reserve and the landing weight you would subtract the reserve fuel weight from the landing weight. Zero Fuel Weight is denoted by WZF symbol.

How to evaluate Zero Fuel Weight given Reserve and Landing Weight using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Zero Fuel Weight given Reserve and Landing Weight, enter Landing Weight (WL) & Reserve Fuel (WRF) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Zero Fuel Weight given Reserve and Landing Weight

What is the formula to find Zero Fuel Weight given Reserve and Landing Weight?
The formula of Zero Fuel Weight given Reserve and Landing Weight is expressed as Zero Fuel Weight = Landing Weight-Reserve Fuel. Here is an example- 15640 = 16756-1000.
How to calculate Zero Fuel Weight given Reserve and Landing Weight?
With Landing Weight (WL) & Reserve Fuel (WRF) we can find Zero Fuel Weight given Reserve and Landing Weight using the formula - Zero Fuel Weight = Landing Weight-Reserve Fuel.
What are the other ways to Calculate Zero Fuel Weight?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Zero Fuel Weight-
  • Zero Fuel Weight=Operating Empty Weight+PayloadOpenImg
  • Zero Fuel Weight=Takeoff Weight-Fuel Load-Reserve FuelOpenImg
Can the Zero Fuel Weight given Reserve and Landing Weight be negative?
No, the Zero Fuel Weight given Reserve and Landing Weight, measured in Weight cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Zero Fuel Weight given Reserve and Landing Weight?
Zero Fuel Weight given Reserve and Landing Weight is usually measured using the Kilogram[kg] for Weight. Gram[kg], Milligram[kg], Ton (Metric)[kg] are the few other units in which Zero Fuel Weight given Reserve and Landing Weight can be measured.
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