The coefficient of form is a numerical value indicating the general profile of a projectile.

Coefficient of form is one of the variables used when calculating ballistic coefficient.

aka:

• form factor

related:

• ballistic coefficient

 

Footnotes / Sources:

“Glossary ⇒.” Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute. Ed. SAAMI’s Technical Committee. Web. 15-18 Jan. 2011.