⛽ Specific Fuel Consumption (SFC) Calculator
Calculate engine efficiency and fuel consumption for aircraft and rocket propulsion systems.
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Inputs
SFC Formulas:
TSFC = ṁ_fuel / Thrust (kg/s/N)
BSFC = ṁ_fuel / Power (kg/s/W)
Fuel Efficiency = 1 / TSFC × 3600 / (Fuel Energy Density)
Endurance = Fuel Mass / Fuel Flow Rate
Engine Type
Turbojet
Turbofan
Turboprop
Piston Engine
Rocket Engine
Thrust (kN)
Fuel Flow Rate (kg/s)
Power Output (kW)
Required for BSFC calculation
Fuel Capacity (kg)
For endurance calculation
Operating Altitude (m)
Typical cruise altitude: 11,000m
Airspeed (m/s)
For thermal efficiency calculation
Fuel Energy Density (MJ/kg)
Jet fuel: 43, Gasoline: 44, Hydrogen: 120 MJ/kg
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Results
Enter engine parameters to calculate specific fuel consumption and efficiency.
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