Bullet Kinetic Energy Calculator
Posted by Dinesh onUse the calculator below to calculate the kinetic energy of a bullet. Muzzle energy is the kinetic energy of a bullet as it is expelled from the muzzle of a firearm. It is often used as a rough indication of the destructive potential of a given firearm or load. The heavier the bullet and especially the faster it moves, the higher its muzzle energy and the more damage it will do.
Calculate Bullet Kinetic Energy (Muzzle Energy)
| Firearm (except listed air guns) | Caliber | Muzzle energy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ft-lbs | joules | ||
| air gun spring | 0.177 | 15 | 20 |
| air gun mag spring | 0.22 | 22 | 30 |
| air gun PCP | 0.22 | 30+ | 40+ |
| pistol | .22LR | 117 | 159 |
| pistol | 9 mm | 383 | 519 |
| pistol | .45 ACP | 416 | 564 |
| pistol | .357 Magnum | 640 | 873 |
| pistol | 10mm | 775 | 1,057 |
| rifle | 5.56×45 mm | 1,325 | 1,796 |
| rifle | 7.62×39 mm | 1,527 | 2,070 |
| rifle | 7.62 × 51 mm | 2,802 | 3,799 |
| rifle | .338 Lapua Magnum | 4,893 | 6,634 |
| heavy | .50 BMG | 11,091 | 15,037 |
| heavy | 14.5 × 114 mm | 23,744 | 32,000 |