Potential Energy Calculator
Find gravitational potential energy from mass and height.
Quick answer: Potential Energy Calculator: Find gravitational potential energy from mass and height. Everything runs in your browser, so nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.
How to use Potential Energy Calculator
- Enter your values in the fields.
- The results update instantly as you type.
- Note or copy the numbers you need.
Features
- Instant results
- Free, no signup
- Runs in your browser, nothing is uploaded
- Works on phone and desktop
Formula
PE = m x g x h.
Worked example
A 10 kg object lifted 5 m has 490.5 J of potential energy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula?
PE = mass x gravity x height.
What gravity does it use?
9.81 m/s2, the value on Earth.
Is the Potential Energy Calculator free?
Yes. It is free, needs no signup and works on any device.