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Climb Rate Calculator

Calculate climb rate from altitude gained and elapsed time.

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Calculator

Enter altitude gained (ft).
Enter time (minutes).

Result

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ft/min
Equivalent
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Formula: climb rate = altitude gained ÷ time

About this calculator

Simplified planning calculation; actual aircraft performance depends on aircraft, atmosphere and operating conditions.

How to use this calculator

What to enter

Enter or select the following as requested: Altitude gained (ft); Time (minutes). Follow the units, valid ranges, examples, and options displayed beside each field.

What the result means

The aviation result is an estimate based on the aircraft, route, weight, speed, wind, fuel, or performance values entered. Check units, aircraft-specific performance data, atmospheric assumptions, and whether reserve, taxi, climb, descent, and regulatory factors are included.

When to use it

Use this for educational or preliminary flight planning only. Never substitute a general calculator for the aircraft flight manual, approved performance charts, current weather, official procedures, or a pilot’s operational judgment.