Cessna 150 weight and balance & performance calculator
The Cessna 150 is a two-seat training and touring aircraft with fixed tricycle gear and piston engine. The 150 trained a whole generation of pilots; BriefingPal covers several model years from the 150D to the 150M. BriefingPal has 8 models of the Cessna 150 on file – 150G, 150D (1964), 150K / F150K (1970), 150M Commuter (1975-77), 150F (1966), 150H (1968), 150J (1969) and 150L (1971-74) – with data from the Pilot's Operating Handbook for weight and balance, takeoff and landing distances, climb and cruise. Free, no sign-up.
* 150M Commuter (1975-77), MTOW, sea level / 6,500 ft, ISA – details below
Cessna 150 weight and balance and performance calculator
Your own empty mass (weighing report, optional)
The POH has no standard empty moment for this model – enter the empty mass CG from your weighing report to get the CG.
Leave empty to use the typical POH empty mass. Your aircraft's weighing report is what counts.
Calculated on the BriefingPal server from the POH data. Nothing is stored, no cookie. Planning aid only – the POH/AFM and your weighing report are authoritative.
Cessna 150 weight and balance calculator per model
Cessna 150 key figures by model
| Model | Built | MTOW | Empty mass¹ | Usable fuel | Max. baggage | Useful load with full fuel¹ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150G | 1967 | 726 kg (1,600 lb) | 474 kg (1,045 lb) | 22.5 US gal (85 L) | 54 kg (120 lb) | 191 kg (420 lb) |
| 150D (1964) | 1964 | 726 kg (1,600 lb) | 476 kg (1,049 lb) | 35 US gal (132 L) | 54 kg (120 lb) | 155 kg (341 lb) |
| 150K / F150K (1970) | 1970 | 726 kg (1,600 lb) | 476 kg (1,049 lb) | 22.5 US gal (85 L) | 54 kg (120 lb) | 189 kg (416 lb) |
| 150M Commuter (1975-77) | 1975–1977 | 726 kg (1,600 lb) | 499 kg (1,100 lb) | 22.5 US gal (85 L) | 54 kg (120 lb) | 166 kg (365 lb) |
| 150F (1966) | 1966 | 726 kg (1,600 lb) | 476 kg (1,049 lb) | 22.5 US gal (85 L) | 54 kg (120 lb) | 189 kg (416 lb) |
| 150H (1968) | 1968 | 726 kg (1,600 lb) | 476 kg (1,049 lb) | 22.5 US gal (85 L) | 54 kg (120 lb) | 189 kg (416 lb) |
| 150J (1969) | 1969 | 726 kg (1,600 lb) | 476 kg (1,049 lb) | 22.5 US gal (85 L) | 54 kg (120 lb) | 189 kg (416 lb) |
| 150L (1971-74) | 1971–1974 | 726 kg (1,600 lb) | 497 kg (1,095 lb) | 22.5 US gal (85 L) | 54 kg (120 lb) | 168 kg (370 lb) |
¹ Typical empty mass from the POH sample loading; your aircraft's current weighing report applies. Useful load = MTOW − empty mass − usable fuel (people, baggage, oil if not included).
Cessna 150 takeoff and landing distance
BriefingPal result at MTOW, sea level, 15 °C, no wind, dry paved runway, normal takeoff and landing per POH with the app's default flap setting, without safety factor:
| Model | Takeoff ground roll | Takeoff over 50 ft | Landing over 50 ft | Landing ground roll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150G | 225 m (740 ft) | 420 m (1,390 ft) | 330 m (1,080 ft) | 135 m (450 ft) |
| 150D (1964) | 225 m (740 ft) | 430 m (1,400 ft) | 330 m (1,080 ft) | 135 m (450 ft) |
| 150K / F150K (1970) | 225 m (740 ft) | 430 m (1,400 ft) | 330 m (1,080 ft) | 135 m (450 ft) |
| 150M Commuter (1975-77) | 225 m (740 ft) | 420 m (1,390 ft) | 330 m (1,080 ft) | 135 m (450 ft) |
| 150F (1966) | 225 m (740 ft) | 430 m (1,400 ft) | 330 m (1,080 ft) | 135 m (450 ft) |
| 150H (1968) | 225 m (740 ft) | 430 m (1,400 ft) | 330 m (1,080 ft) | 135 m (450 ft) |
| 150J (1969) | 225 m (740 ft) | 430 m (1,400 ft) | 330 m (1,080 ft) | 135 m (450 ft) |
| 150L (1971-74) | 225 m (740 ft) | 430 m (1,400 ft) | 330 m (1,080 ft) | 135 m (450 ft) |
Hot and high: at 5,000 ft and 25 °C (density altitude about 7,300 ft) the 150M Commuter (1975-77) needs about 750 m (2,460 ft) to clear 50 ft – 77 % more than at sea level. Calculate density altitude →
In BriefingPal you enter your actual weight, airfield, temperature and wind. The app reads the POH charts for these conditions, compares the result with TORA/LDA of the selected runway and can add a 1.15 safety factor.
Cessna 150 climb and cruise performance
| Model | Rate of climb at sea level | Time / fuel to 6,500 ft | Cruise TAS at 6,500 ft | Fuel flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150G | 580 fpm | 15 min / 1.9 US gal | 97 kt | 4.7 US gal/h (18 L/h) |
| 150D (1964) | 670 fpm | 13 min / 2.4 US gal | 97 kt | 4.7 US gal/h (18 L/h) |
| 150K / F150K (1970) | 670 fpm | 13 min / 1.6 US gal | 92 kt | 4.6 US gal/h (17 L/h) |
| 150M Commuter (1975-77) | 670 fpm | 12 min / 1.6 US gal | 99 kt | 4.8 US gal/h (18 L/h) |
| 150F (1966) | 670 fpm | 13 min / 2.4 US gal | 92 kt | 4.6 US gal/h (17 L/h) |
| 150H (1968) | 670 fpm | 13 min / 1.6 US gal | 92 kt | 4.6 US gal/h (17 L/h) |
| 150J (1969) | 670 fpm | 13 min / 2.4 US gal | 92 kt | 4.6 US gal/h (17 L/h) |
| 150L (1971-74) | 670 fpm | 13 min / 1.6 US gal | 92 kt | 4.6 US gal/h (17 L/h) |
MTOW, ISA, default power setting of the POH cruise table (≈63 % power for 150M Commuter (1975-77)). Values change with weight, temperature and the power you choose in the app.
Cessna 150 weight and balance in BriefingPal
Loading stations: seat row 1, baggage area 1, baggage area 2, combined baggage limit, fuel. Maximum baggage: 54 kg (120 lb). Demonstrated crosswind: 13 kt. Best rate of climb speed Vy: 68 KIAS. Service ceiling: 14,000 ft. Fuel: AVGAS.
Crosswind calculator with the demonstrated crosswind of the Cessna 150 →
How to calculate Cessna 150 weight and balance
- Choose the Cessna 150Type the registration or pick Cessna → Cessna 150 → your model. Stored weighing data of the registration are used automatically.
- Enter people, baggage and fuelWeights in kg or lb, fuel in US gallons or litres. MTOW and every station limit are checked instantly.
- Check the CG envelopeTakeoff, zero-fuel and landing points are drawn into the Cessna 150 envelope from the POH.
- Add airfields and routeTakeoff and landing distances, climb, cruise and fuel follow from the same weight – then print the briefing PDF.
Cessna 150 – frequently asked questions
What is the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of the Cessna 150?
Depending on the model, 150G: 726 kg (1,600 lb); 150D (1964): 726 kg (1,600 lb); 150K / F150K (1970): 726 kg (1,600 lb); 150M Commuter (1975-77): 726 kg (1,600 lb); 150F (1966): 726 kg (1,600 lb); 150H (1968): 726 kg (1,600 lb).
How much usable fuel does the Cessna 150 carry?
Usable fuel per POH: 150G: 22.5 US gal (85 L); 150D (1964): 35 US gal (132 L); 150K / F150K (1970): 22.5 US gal (85 L); 150M Commuter (1975-77): 22.5 US gal (85 L); 150F (1966): 22.5 US gal (85 L); 150H (1968): 22.5 US gal (85 L).
What is the useful load of the Cessna 150 with full fuel?
With the typical POH empty mass and full usable fuel: 150G: 191 kg (420 lb); 150D (1964): 155 kg (341 lb); 150K / F150K (1970): 189 kg (416 lb); 150M Commuter (1975-77): 166 kg (365 lb); 150F (1966): 189 kg (416 lb); 150H (1968): 189 kg (416 lb). Your aircraft's real empty mass is in its weighing report – BriefingPal can store it per registration.
How long is the Cessna 150 takeoff distance?
150M Commuter (1975-77) at MTOW, sea level, 15 °C, no wind: ground roll about 225 m (740 ft), over 50 ft about 420 m (1,390 ft). At 5,000 ft and 25 °C it grows to about 750 m (2,460 ft). Always check the POH for your exact conditions.
Is there a free Cessna 150 weight and balance calculator?
Yes. BriefingPal is free and needs no account. It covers 8 models of the Cessna 150, draws the CG envelope from the POH and also computes takeoff and landing distances, climb, cruise and fuel – with a briefing PDF.
Data source
All figures come from the manufacturer's Pilot's Operating Handbook / Airplane Flight Manual of each model (weight and balance section and performance section) and are computed with the BriefingPal engine. BriefingPal is a planning aid; the original POH/AFM of your aircraft and its weighing report remain authoritative.
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