Shot Put Sector Calculator

Throwing sector layout from IAAF/USATF specifications.

Release speed

m/s

Release angle

Release height

Shot mass

Sector angle

Max expected throw

Tab to move between fields

Throw Distance

16.56 m

Optimal Release Angle41.4°

Max Distance (optimal angle)16.65 m

Distance Lost to Angle0.09 m

Flight Time1.75 s

Maximum Height4.88 m

Landing Speed13.61 m/s

Landing Angle46°

Release Force327 N

Average Power1,960 W

Sector Width at Max Distance12.58 m

Sector Line Length Needed22 m

Circle Diameter2.14 m

Release Duration0.27%

Num Markings10

LevelNational

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Release speed, Release angle, and Release height.
Set Shot mass, Sector angle, and Max expected throw.
Review the Throw Distance (m) result.
Use Optimal Release Angle (°) and Max Distance (optimal angle) to inform your decision.

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