Cessna 152 Weight and Balance Calculator
Use this calculator to check loaded weight and center of gravity for the Cessna 152. Enter the current empty weight and empty arm from the aircraft weight and balance record for the individual aircraft.
Maximum takeoff weight: 1,670 lbs. Maximum landing weight: 1,670 lbs. Fuel configurations represented: standard tanks with 24.5 US gal usable fuel at a 42.0 in arm, and long range tanks with 37.5 US gal usable fuel at a 39.5 in arm.
Data source: 1979 Cessna Model 152 Pilot's Operating Handbook, Sections 1, 2 and 6. How WBcalc sources aircraft data
Enter the aircraft loading and fuel plan to check takeoff and expected landing conditions. After calculating, you can print or save the completed weight and balance worksheet as a PDF.
Cessna 152 specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum takeoff weight | 1,670 lbs |
| Maximum landing weight | 1,670 lbs |
| Forward CG at 1,350 lbs or less | 31 in |
| Forward CG at 1,670 lbs | 32.65 in |
| Aft CG limit | 36.5 in |
| Standard tanks — usable fuel | 24.5 US gal |
| Standard tanks — fuel arm | 42 in |
| Long range tanks — usable fuel | 37.5 US gal |
| Long range tanks — fuel arm | 39.5 in |
| Maximum combined baggage | 120 lbs |
Source: 1979 Cessna Model 152 Pilot's Operating Handbook, Sections 1, 2 and 6.
Cessna 152 CG limits
| Aircraft weight | Forward CG limit | Aft CG limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1,350 lbs | 31 in | 36.5 in |
| 1,670 lbs | 32.65 in | 36.5 in |
The calculator uses the published CG envelope points and linear interpolation between forward-limit breakpoints where applicable.
Cessna 152 loading stations
| Station | Arm | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot and front passenger | 33 to 41 | |
| Baggage area 1 | 50 to 76 | 120 lbs |
| Baggage area 2 | 76 to 94 | 40 lbs |
152 fuel capacity
This calculator uses 24.5 US gallons of usable fuel at an arm of 42 inches.
152 baggage limits
Baggage area 1 is limited to 120 lbs and Baggage area 2 is limited to 40 lbs. Combined baggage must not exceed 120 lbs.
Utility category limits
The CG envelope on this page is for the utility category.
About this Cessna 152 configuration
This page represents the Cessna 152 configuration identified in 1979 Cessna Model 152 Pilot's Operating Handbook, Sections 1, 2 and 6. The calculator uses a maximum takeoff weight of 1,670 lb and supports the represented standard and long range fuel tank configurations.
Standard tanks provide 24.5 US gal of usable fuel at an arm of 42.0 in. Long range tanks provide 37.5 US gal of usable fuel at an arm of 39.5 in. Select the configuration that applies to the individual aircraft.
The reference datum for the loading arms on this page is Front face of firewall.
Need help with the terminology? Read the aircraft weight and balance guide or the CG envelope guide.
Related aircraft
Cessna 150K, Cessna 150B, Cessna A152 Aerobat, Cessna A150K Aerobat, Cessna 150L, Cessna A150L Aerobat, Cessna 150D, Cessna 150J
Cessna 152 FAQ
What maximum takeoff weight does this Cessna 152 calculator use?
This calculator uses a maximum takeoff weight of 1,670 lb for the configuration identified on this page.
What fuel configurations are represented for the Cessna 152?
The calculator supports standard tanks with 24.5 US gal of usable fuel at a 42.0 in arm and long range tanks with 37.5 US gal of usable fuel at a 39.5 in arm. Select the configuration installed in the individual aircraft.
What combined loading limit is represented for the Cessna 152?
Baggage areas 1 and 2 are limited to 120 lb combined in the configuration used by this calculator.
Source and applicability
Source: 1979 Cessna Model 152 Pilot's Operating Handbook, Sections 1, 2 and 6. Check the current POH or AFM, aircraft weight and balance record, equipment list and applicable supplements for the individual aircraft.
WBcalc is a planning aid. Check the current POH or AFM, aircraft weight and balance record, equipment list and applicable supplements before flight.
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