5.7x28mm Trajectory Calculator
See how 5.7x28mm stacks up in our full caliber comparison chart — energy, drop and recoil for every handgun caliber side by side.
The 5.7x28mm is a high-velocity PDW cartridge designed for the FN Five-seveN pistol and P90 submachine gun. With a 40-grain bullet at 1,655 fps from a handgun barrel and a 25-yard zero, expect about 0.5 inches of drop at 50 yards, 2.5 inches at 75 yards, and 5.0 inches at 100 yards. The flat trajectory and low recoil make it easy to shoot accurately at typical defensive distances.
Use the calculator to match your specific load. Click "Modify Calculation" to enter your bullet weight, muzzle velocity, and ballistic coefficient. The 5.7x28mm runs 27 to 40 grain bullets with velocities varying significantly between pistol and carbine barrels. You can also factor in wind, shooting angle, and atmospheric conditions.
Compare up to 5 different loads. The current caliber (5.7x28mm) is pre-selected for the first load.
5.7x28mm Trajectory Chart
5.7x28mm Ballistics Data
| Range (yd) | Elevation (in) | Elevation (MOA) | Elevation (MIL) | Windage (in) | Windage (MOA) | Windage (MIL) | Time (s) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | -0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1655.0 | 243.34 |
| 10 | -0.19 | 1.81 | 0.527 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.019 | 1596.87 | 226.54 |
| 20 | -0.03 | 0.13 | 0.038 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.038 | 1541.48 | 211.1 |
| 30 | -0.01 | 0.03 | 0.008 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.058 | 1487.92 | 196.69 |
| 40 | -0.15 | 0.35 | 0.102 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.079 | 1436.39 | 183.3 |
| 50 | -0.45 | 0.86 | 0.251 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1386.95 | 170.9 |
| 60 | -0.94 | 1.49 | 0.435 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.122 | 1339.84 | 159.49 |
| 70 | -1.62 | 2.21 | 0.642 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.145 | 1295.25 | 149.05 |
| 80 | -2.51 | 2.99 | 0.87 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.168 | 1253.35 | 139.56 |
| 90 | -3.62 | 3.83 | 1.115 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.192 | 1214.32 | 131.0 |
| 100 | -4.96 | 4.73 | 1.377 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.218 | 1178.28 | 123.34 |
Take this table to the range
The 5.7x28mm reference load above as a wallet-size DOPE card: the same zero, standard conditions, holds in MOA, a 10 mph wind column, and a blank column to write in what the rifle actually does.
Download it as it is, or customize the size (turret cap, armband, index card), the columns, the wind speeds and units.
Print at 100% (“Actual size”). Laminate it or use waterproof paper for the field.
Available 5.7x28mm Ammunition Ballistics
| Product | Velocity (fps) | BC | 25yd Drop | 50yd Drop | 75yd Drop | 100yd Drop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal American Eagle 5.7x28mm 40gr TMJ Ammo Ballistics | 1655 | 0.117 | 0.0" | -0.5" | -2.0" | -4.9" |
| Fiocchi Hyperformance 5.7x28mm 35gr Frangible Ammo Ballistics | 1700 | 0.15 | 0.0" | -0.4" | -1.7" | -4.2" |
| Fiocchi Hyperformance 5.7x28mm 40gr Polymer Tip Ammo Ballistics | 1750 | 0.2 | 0.0" | -0.3" | -1.5" | -3.6" |
| Fiocchi Range Dynamics 5.7x28mm 40gr FMJ Ammo Ballistics | 1700 | 0.2 | 0.0" | -0.3" | -1.6" | -3.9" |
| Fiocchi Subsonic 5.7x28mm 62gr FMJ Ballistics | 1050 | 0.23 | 0.0" | -1.6" | -5.3" | -11.3" |
| FN Herstal SS195LF 5.7x28mm 27gr Lead-Free JHP Ammo Ballistics | 1890 | 0.12 | 0.0" | -0.2" | -1.3" | -3.4" |
| FN Herstal SS197SR 5.7x28mm 40gr V-Max Ammo Ballistics | 1738 | 0.2 | 0.0" | -0.3" | -1.5" | -3.6" |
| Speer Gold Dot 5.7x28mm 40gr JHP Ammo Ballistics | 1800 | 0.117 | 0.0" | -0.3" | -1.6" | -3.9" |
Zeroing the 5.7x28mm
Every table in this section uses the same reference load as the calculator above, 40gr G1 .115 at 1,655 fps, with a 0.5" sight height over the bore, at standard conditions (59°F, sea level, no wind for drop; 10 mph crosswind for drift). Handgun zeros are short because the sight sits close to the bore and the bullet arcs little inside 50 yards; the choice is really about where you want the crossover. Change the bullet, velocity or sight height in the calculator above to solve your own load.
5.7x28mm zero comparison
| 10-yd zero | 15-yd zero | 25-yd zero | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near zero | 10 yd | 15 yd | 25 yd |
| Far zero | 64 yd | 45 yd | 28 yd |
| Max ordinate | +0.6" | +0.2" | 0.0" |
| Max ordinate distance | 38 yd | 30 yd | 26 yd |
| Hold-dead-on window (4" vital zone, ±2") | 0–90 yd | 0–79 yd | 0–74 yd |
| Sight in at 25 yd | +0.5" (+1.8 MOA) | +0.2" (+0.6 MOA) | 0.0" (0.0 MOA) |
| Drop at 50 yd | +0.5" | -0.2" | -0.5" |
| Drop at 100 yd | -3.1" | -4.4" | -5.0" |
| Energy at 50 yd | 171 ft-lb | 171 ft-lb | 171 ft-lb |
How to read it: filled circles are the near and far zero, where the bullet's path crosses the line of sight;the triangle is the peak (max ordinate). The shaded band is the 4" vital zone, ±2" either side of the line of sight. The dashed line marks the edge of the hold-dead-on window. The chart is zoomed to where the zero matters; the tables below run to 100 yards.
Key terms
- Near zero
- Where the bullet first climbs up through the line of sight. It starts below the sight, because the sight sits above the barrel.
- Far zero
- Where it falls back down through the line of sight. A "200-yard zero" is the far zero; the near zero comes with it.
- Max ordinate
- The highest the bullet gets above the line of sight, between the two crossings. This is what makes a zero shoot high in the middle.
- Point blank range (MPBR)
- The zero that keeps the whole arc inside a vital zone for the longest distance, so you can aim at the centre and hold dead-on.
5.7x28mm with a 10-Yard Zero
Zeroed at 10 yards with a 0.5" sight height, the 40gr load crosses the line of sight on the way up at 10 yards, peaks +0.6" at 38 yards, crosses back down at 64 yards, and is +0.5" at 50 and -3.1" at 100 yards.
| Range (yd) | Drop (in) | Drop (MOA) | Drop (MIL) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lb) | Wind drift, 10 mph (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | -0.5" | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,655 | 243 | 0.1 |
| 5 | -0.2" | -4.30 | -1.25 | 1,625 | 235 | 0.1 |
| 10 | 0.0" | -0.07 | -0.02 | 1,597 | 227 | 0.1 |
| 15 | +0.2" | +1.16 | +0.34 | 1,569 | 219 | 0.2 |
| 20 | +0.3" | +1.61 | +0.47 | 1,541 | 211 | 0.3 |
| 25 | +0.5" | +1.75 | +0.51 | 1,514 | 204 | 0.4 |
| 30 | +0.5" | +1.71 | +0.50 | 1,488 | 197 | 0.6 |
| 35 | +0.6" | +1.59 | +0.46 | 1,462 | 190 | 0.8 |
| 40 | +0.6" | +1.39 | +0.41 | 1,436 | 183 | 1.0 |
| 45 | +0.6" | +1.15 | +0.34 | 1,411 | 177 | 1.3 |
| 50 | +0.5" | +0.88 | +0.26 | 1,387 | 171 | 1.6 |
| 55 | +0.3" | +0.58 | +0.17 | 1,363 | 165 | 1.9 |
| 60 | +0.2" | +0.25 | +0.07 | 1,340 | 159 | 2.3 |
| 65 | -0.1" | -0.10 | -0.03 | 1,317 | 154 | 2.6 |
| 70 | -0.3" | -0.47 | -0.14 | 1,295 | 149 | 3.1 |
| 75 | -0.7" | -0.85 | -0.25 | 1,274 | 144 | 3.5 |
| 80 | -1.1" | -1.25 | -0.36 | 1,253 | 140 | 4.0 |
| 85 | -1.5" | -1.66 | -0.48 | 1,233 | 135 | 4.6 |
| 90 | -2.0" | -2.09 | -0.61 | 1,214 | 131 | 5.1 |
| 95 | -2.5" | -2.53 | -0.74 | 1,196 | 127 | 5.7 |
| 100 | -3.1" | -2.99 | -0.87 | 1,178 | 123 | 6.3 |
40gr G1 .115 at 1,655 fps, 0.5" sight height over bore, standard conditions (59°F, sea level), 10 mph full-value crosswind. Positive drop is above the line of sight.
5.7x28mm with a 15-Yard Zero
Zeroed at 15 yards with a 0.5" sight height, the 40gr load crosses the line of sight on the way up at 15 yards, peaks +0.2" at 30 yards, crosses back down at 45 yards, and is -0.2" at 50 and -4.4" at 100 yards.
| Range (yd) | Drop (in) | Drop (MOA) | Drop (MIL) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lb) | Wind drift, 10 mph (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | -0.5" | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,655 | 243 | 0.1 |
| 5 | -0.3" | -5.48 | -1.59 | 1,625 | 235 | 0.1 |
| 10 | -0.1" | -1.25 | -0.36 | 1,597 | 227 | 0.1 |
| 15 | 0.0" | -0.02 | -0.01 | 1,569 | 219 | 0.2 |
| 20 | +0.1" | +0.43 | +0.13 | 1,541 | 211 | 0.3 |
| 25 | +0.2" | +0.57 | +0.16 | 1,514 | 204 | 0.4 |
| 30 | +0.2" | +0.54 | +0.16 | 1,488 | 197 | 0.6 |
| 35 | +0.2" | +0.41 | +0.12 | 1,462 | 190 | 0.8 |
| 40 | +0.1" | +0.21 | +0.06 | 1,436 | 183 | 1.0 |
| 45 | 0.0" | -0.03 | -0.01 | 1,411 | 177 | 1.3 |
| 50 | -0.2" | -0.30 | -0.09 | 1,387 | 171 | 1.6 |
| 55 | -0.4" | -0.60 | -0.18 | 1,363 | 165 | 1.9 |
| 60 | -0.6" | -0.93 | -0.27 | 1,340 | 159 | 2.3 |
| 65 | -0.9" | -1.28 | -0.37 | 1,317 | 154 | 2.6 |
| 70 | -1.2" | -1.64 | -0.48 | 1,295 | 149 | 3.1 |
| 75 | -1.6" | -2.03 | -0.59 | 1,274 | 144 | 3.5 |
| 80 | -2.0" | -2.43 | -0.71 | 1,253 | 140 | 4.0 |
| 85 | -2.5" | -2.84 | -0.83 | 1,233 | 135 | 4.6 |
| 90 | -3.1" | -3.27 | -0.95 | 1,214 | 131 | 5.1 |
| 95 | -3.7" | -3.71 | -1.08 | 1,196 | 127 | 5.7 |
| 100 | -4.4" | -4.17 | -1.21 | 1,178 | 123 | 6.3 |
40gr G1 .115 at 1,655 fps, 0.5" sight height over bore, standard conditions (59°F, sea level), 10 mph full-value crosswind. Positive drop is above the line of sight.
5.7x28mm with a 25-Yard Zero
Zeroed at 25 yards with a 0.5" sight height, the 40gr load crosses the line of sight on the way up at 25 yards, peaks 0.0" at 26 yards, crosses back down at 28 yards, and is -0.4" at 50 and -5.0" at 100 yards.
| Range (yd) | Drop (in) | Drop (MOA) | Drop (MIL) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lb) | Wind drift, 10 mph (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | -0.5" | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,655 | 243 | 0.1 |
| 5 | -0.3" | -6.04 | -1.76 | 1,625 | 235 | 0.1 |
| 10 | -0.2" | -1.81 | -0.53 | 1,597 | 227 | 0.1 |
| 15 | -0.1" | -0.58 | -0.17 | 1,569 | 219 | 0.2 |
| 20 | 0.0" | -0.13 | -0.04 | 1,541 | 211 | 0.3 |
| 25 | 0.0" | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,514 | 204 | 0.4 |
| 30 | 0.0" | -0.03 | -0.01 | 1,488 | 197 | 0.6 |
| 35 | -0.1" | -0.16 | -0.05 | 1,462 | 190 | 0.8 |
| 40 | -0.2" | -0.35 | -0.10 | 1,436 | 183 | 1.0 |
| 45 | -0.3" | -0.59 | -0.17 | 1,411 | 177 | 1.3 |
| 50 | -0.5" | -0.86 | -0.25 | 1,387 | 171 | 1.6 |
| 55 | -0.7" | -1.17 | -0.34 | 1,363 | 165 | 1.9 |
| 60 | -0.9" | -1.49 | -0.43 | 1,340 | 159 | 2.3 |
| 65 | -1.3" | -1.84 | -0.54 | 1,317 | 154 | 2.6 |
| 70 | -1.6" | -2.21 | -0.64 | 1,295 | 149 | 3.1 |
| 75 | -2.0" | -2.59 | -0.75 | 1,274 | 144 | 3.5 |
| 80 | -2.5" | -2.99 | -0.87 | 1,253 | 140 | 4.0 |
| 85 | -3.0" | -3.41 | -0.99 | 1,233 | 135 | 4.6 |
| 90 | -3.6" | -3.83 | -1.12 | 1,214 | 131 | 5.1 |
| 95 | -4.3" | -4.28 | -1.24 | 1,196 | 127 | 5.7 |
| 100 | -5.0" | -4.73 | -1.38 | 1,178 | 123 | 6.3 |
40gr G1 .115 at 1,655 fps, 0.5" sight height over bore, standard conditions (59°F, sea level), 10 mph full-value crosswind. Positive drop is above the line of sight.
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