Kinetic Energy calculation

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bowmajik
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Kinetic Energy calculation

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Hi all I'm having a hard time calculating approx KE and was wondering if I could get some help. The arrows in question are 289 grains without the BH'S. Broadhead choices are 100 grain toxic's or 125 grain slick trick magnums. Any help would be greatly appreciated
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Re: Kinetic Energy calculation

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You also require the specific arrow speed in FPS to calculate KE.

See here:

http://archerycalculator.com/archery-ki ... alculator/
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Re: Kinetic Energy calculation

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As Normous said, the formula is: weight (total weight with point or broadhead) × velocity × velocity ÷ 450240 = K.E. .....weight × velocity squared ÷ 450240 = K.E.

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Re: Kinetic Energy calculation

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So 103ft/lbs?
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Re: Kinetic Energy calculation

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bowmajik wrote:So 103ft/lbs?
???? Sorry, you'll need to be a little more specific.

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Re: Kinetic Energy calculation

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Sorry lol my paste option from calculator didn't work... so 414×(335^2) ÷450240 =103.191964286
335 Micro Nightmare
150 grain boltcutters
100 grain Toxic's
125 grain slicktrick magnum's
Deer,Bear, Turkey
Big John 16in zombie slayers +lumeknock and blazers(289gn)
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Re: Kinetic Energy calculation

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bowmajik wrote:Sorry lol my paste option from calculator didn't work... so 414×(335^2) ÷450240 =103.191964286
You betcha...provided that's your actual speed. :wink:

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