Potential Energy Calculator
Find the gravitational potential energy stored in an object lifted to a height, using standard gravity of 9.80665 m/s². Enter mass and height to see…
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Find the gravitational potential energy stored in an object lifted to a height, using standard gravity of 9.80665 m/s². Enter mass and height to see potential energy when you calculate.
Worked example
Example calculated from the starting values. Enter your own values and press Calculate to get your result.
With the default inputs (mass = 10 kg, height = 5 m), the results are: potential energy 490.3 J.
Quick reference: mass vs result
Reference table based on the example values; it is not your calculation result.
| Mass (kg) | Potential energy |
|---|---|
| 5 | 245.2 J |
| 10 | 490.3 J |
| 20 | 980.7 J |
| 50 | 2,451.7 J |
| 100 | 4,903.3 J |
| 200 | 9,806.6 J |
Frequently asked questions
What formula does this calculator use?
Potential energy = m × g × h. Variables: m = mass in kg, h = height in m. Fixed values: g = 9.80665.
What do I need to enter?
You need mass (kg), height (m). Results update as you type.
What is an example result?
With the default inputs (mass = 10 kg, height = 5 m), the results are: potential energy 490.3 J.
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