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This tool applies a standard formula from the relevant domain. The computation is deterministic — given the same inputs, the result is always identical. The formula accounts for the primary variables that determine the output.
COG from vector sum of course-made-good and currentThe calculation requires: Heading, Boat Speed, Current Set (direction), Current Drift. Each parameter contributes to the final result according to the formula above. Accuracy depends on the precision of your input measurements.
Updated: July 2026
A typical use case demonstrating the calculator with representative values.
→ Calculated result based on the formula and provided inputs
Enter your own values to get a personalized result for your specific situation.
→ Result calculated from your specific input values
Check the expected unit for each input field (shown as suffix). Converting between imperial and metric units before entering values prevents calculation errors.
When a formula combines multiple measurements, all inputs must use compatible units. Convert everything to the same system (metric or imperial) before calculating.
Calculate course over ground from heading, speed, and current set/drift. Free course over ground vector tool for course, over, and more. It applies the calculation formula (COG from vector sum of course-made-good and current). For example: heading 090° at 6 kt, 1.5 kt set 180° — A typical use case demonstrating the calculator with representative values.