1. What is Arrow Weight?

Arrow weight is the total weight of all components that make up an arrow, measured in grains. It's a critical factor in archery that affects arrow speed, trajectory, and penetration power.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses a simple sum formula:

Where all weights are measured in grains (1 grain = 0.0648 grams).

3. Importance of Arrow Weight

Details: Arrow weight affects bow performance, arrow speed, kinetic energy, and target penetration. Heavier arrows are slower but carry more energy, while lighter arrows are faster but may lack penetration.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the weight of each arrow component in grains. At minimum, you need shaft and point weights. Other fields can be left blank (will be treated as 0).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a typical arrow weight range?
A: For target archery: 300-500 grains. For hunting: 400-600+ grains depending on game size.

Q2: How does arrow weight affect bow performance?
A: Heavier arrows absorb more energy from the bow, reducing noise and vibration but decreasing speed.

Q3: What's the grain weight measurement?
A: 1 grain = 1/7000th of a pound or about 0.0648 grams. It's the standard unit for arrow components.

Q4: Should I include glue weight?
A: For precise calculations, yes, but it's often negligible (typically 1-3 grains total).

Q5: How important is weight matching between arrows?
A: Critical for consistency. Professionals match arrows within ±1 grain for competition.