How to Calculate Disk Loading?
Disk Loading calculator uses Load = Aircraft weight/((pi*Diameter of rotor)/4) to calculate the Load, The Disk Loading formula is defined as the average pressure change across an actuator disk, such as an airscrew. Load is denoted by W symbol.
How to calculate Disk Loading using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Disk Loading, enter Aircraft weight (W) & Diameter of rotor (dr) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Disk Loading calculation can be explained with given input values -> 254.6479 = 1000/((pi*5)/4).