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Arrow FOC Calculator

Find an arrow's front-of-center (FOC) balance percentage.

Parameters Live Compute
Calculated Output
FOC (%) 6.897
Formula: FOC = (balance − length/2) ÷ length × 100
Step-by-Step Breakdown
1. Values used:
2. Arrow length = 29
3. Balance point from nock = 16.5
4.
5. FOC = 6.897%
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FOC is how far an arrow's balance point sits ahead of its center — it affects flight and penetration.

The math behind it

FOC = (balance point from nock − half the arrow length) ÷ arrow length × 100.

Worked Example

29" arrow balancing at 16.5" → about 6.9% FOC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What FOC is ideal?

Roughly 7–15% for hunting; higher FOC improves penetration but lowers speed.

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