⚡ Physics & Mechanics
Potential Energy Calculator
Calculate gravitational potential energy, mass, height, or gravity.
📐 Object Parameters
Mass
kg
Height
m
Gravity
m/s²
Earth: 9.81 m/s², Moon: 1.62 m/s², Mars: 3.71 m/s²
🌍 Location Presets
Location
Earth: 9.81 m/s²
🔢 Unit Selection
Energy Unit
Energy unit: Joules
Energy
0
Potential Energy
0 J
gravitational potential
Mass
0 kg
Height
0 m
Gravity
0 m/s²
Force Applied
0 N
📊 Energy Details
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How the formula works
PE = m × g × h | PE = Potential Energy (J), m = Mass (kg), g = Gravity (m/s²), h = Height (m)
- PE = Potential Energy (Joules)
- m = Mass (kg)
- g = Gravitational acceleration (m/s²)
- h = Height above reference point (m)
- Force = Weight = m × g (Newtons)
- Location Gravity: Earth=9.81, Moon=1.62, Mars=3.71, Jupiter=24.79 m/s²
- Energy Conversions: 1 kJ = 1000 J, 1 Cal = 4.184 J, 1 Wh = 3600 J
- Work-Energy Principle: Work done = Change in potential energy