Work Done Calculator
Calculate the work done by a force moving an object a distance, allowing for the angle between force and motion. Enter force, distance and angle to…
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Calculate the work done by a force moving an object a distance, allowing for the angle between force and motion. Enter force, distance and angle to direction of motion to see work done 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 (force = 100 N, distance = 5 m, angle to direction of motion = 0 degrees), the results are: work done 500.00 J.
Quick reference: force vs result
Reference table based on the example values; it is not your calculation result.
| Force (N) | Work done |
|---|---|
| 50 | 250.00 J |
| 100 | 500.00 J |
| 200 | 1,000.00 J |
| 500 | 2,500.00 J |
| 1,000 | 5,000.00 J |
| 2,000 | 10,000.00 J |
Frequently asked questions
What formula does this calculator use?
Work done = f × d × cos(ang × pi ÷ 180). Variables: f = force in N, d = distance in m, ang = angle to direction of motion in degrees.
What do I need to enter?
You need force (N), distance (m), angle to direction of motion (degrees). Results update as you type.
What is an example result?
With the default inputs (force = 100 N, distance = 5 m, angle to direction of motion = 0 degrees), the results are: work done 500.00 J.
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