Propellant Mass Fraction

Eliot GeversEliot Gevers

Calculate the propellant mass fraction (PMF), a key performance metric for rockets and spacecraft, based on initial (wet) and final (dry) mass.

Results:

Propellant Mass Fraction
0.800 (80.0%)
Structural Mass Fraction
0.200 (20.0%)
Initial Mass
10,000.0 kg
Propellant Mass
8,000.0 kg

Mass Breakdown

Propellant
Structure
80.0%
20.0%
Propellant Mass
8,000.0 kg
Structural Mass (Dry)
2,000.0 kg

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This tool is open source and the underlying logic is fully transparent. You can view the source code, understand the calculations, and even contribute improvements to make it better for everyone.

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