Hot Air Balloon Ride Propane Calculation

Calculation of Propane Needed for Hot Air Balloon Ride

Propane is a common fuel used for hot air balloon rides due to its high energy content and availability. In order to determine the amount of propane needed for a balloon ride, we first need to know the volume of propane required and its density.

Given:

Density of propane = 493 grams per liter

Volume of propane required for a hot air balloon ride = 56 liters

To calculate the mass of propane needed:

Mass of propane = Density of propane × Volume of propane

Substitute the given values:

Mass of propane = 493 g/L × 56 L

Calculate the result:

Mass of propane = 27,608 grams

Therefore, to fuel a hot air balloon ride, 27,608 grams of propane is required.