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Swept Area Calculator

Rotor swept area for a wind turbine, and the diameter needed for a target area.

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Results update as you type.

Result

Swept area

78.54 m²

Rotor diameter
10 m
Blade length
5 m
Circumference of the sweep
31.416 m
Power at 8 m/s (Cp 0.4)
9,852 W

About the Swept Area Calculator

Rotor swept area for a wind turbine, and the diameter needed for a target area.

Also known as: rotor area calculator, turbine swept area, blade length area.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter i know the.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

A = πr² = π(d/2)²

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • I know the: Rotor diameter
  • Rotor diameter = 10 m

the calculator returns:

  • Swept area: 78.54 m²
  • Rotor diameter: 10 m
  • Blade length: 5 m
  • Circumference of the sweep: 31.416 m