Fall Factor Calculator
This calculator will determine
the fall factor and impact force on a climber. The fall factor is the ratio of the
distance you fall to the length of the rope. The highest fall factor possible
is a 2, which puts the maxmimum strain on your rope. A fall factor of 1 is
moderate, and a fall factor of less than 1 is light. Dynamic rope considerably
decreases the shock a climber feels because it has the ability to stretch and
absorb more of the force.