CDA Calculator

CdA Calculator · GPX Analysis

CdA Calc

Second-by-second analysis · GPX

P = P_aero + P_roll + P_grav
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Must include power data (exported from Garmin, Wahoo, etc.)

.GPX
Median CdA
Mean CdA
Std Dev
Data Points
Segment
Position Rating
0.18 TT0.25 Aero0.32 Road0.40 Upright
Avg Power
Avg Speed
Elev Gain
Avg vAir
Avg CdA per km — 2σ → median → 2σ pipeline
CdA distribution across segment (median shown)
Avg power split (CdA points only)
P_aero
P_roll
P_grav (net)
May differ from course net elev due to point filtering
P_grav (climbs)
Drivetrain Loss
Why second-by-second? On rolling terrain, average-based calculators break down because you spend more time going slowly uphill than fast downhill. This tool solves for CdA at every data point — hills and all — then takes the median to ignore outliers from corners and surges. Wind is applied per GPS trackpoint using the instantaneous bearing, so out-and-back courses are handled correctly. For best results use a segment with consistent effort and minimal elevation change.