Weight & Balance Calculator

Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP

Select Aircraft:

Select an aircraft from your fleet to automatically populate empty weight and CG data.

Item	Weight (lbs)	Arm (inches)	Moment (in-lbs)
Empty Weight
Front Seats Pilot + Passenger	+
Fuel Max: 53 gal usable	gal
Rear Seats Passengers	+
Baggage Area 1 Max: 120 lbs (combined)
Baggage Area 2 Max: 50 lbs
GROSS WEIGHT

Weight & Balance Summary

Weight Status

Gross Weight:

Max Gross Weight: 2,550 lbs

Under/Over:

Visual weight indicator

CG Status

Center of Gravity:

Forward Limit:

Aft Limit: 47.3 in

Maneuvering Speed

VA at current weight

Fuel Status

Useful Load

Remaining capacity

CG Envelope Chart

Normal Category Utility Category Current Position

Operating Limitations

Maximum Gross Weight: 2,550 lbs
Maximum Baggage (Areas 1 & 2): 120 lbs
Maximum Baggage (Area 2 only): 50 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 56 gal (53 usable)
Oil Capacity: 8 qts (7 qts min)
CG Range: 35.0 - 47.3 inches

Important: This calculator is for educational and planning purposes only. Always verify weight and balance calculations using approved aircraft documentation before flight. Pilot in command is responsible for ensuring aircraft is properly loaded.