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

  1. Enter your values in the fields.
  2. The results update instantly as you type.
  3. Note or copy the numbers you need.

Features

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.

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