Potential Energy Calculator

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Calculates gravitational potential energy based on mass, gravity, and height (PE = mgh).

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Mass (kg), Gravity (m/s²), and Height (m) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Potential Energy (Joules) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Mass (kg): 10 kg; Gravity (m/s²): 9.8 m/s²; Height (m): 5 m

Potential Energy (Joules): 490 J

Mass (kg): 5 kg; Gravity (m/s²): 9.8 m/s²; Height (m): 10 m

Potential Energy (Joules): 490 J

Mass (kg): 20 kg; Gravity (m/s²): 9.8 m/s²; Height (m): 2 m

Potential Energy (Joules): 392 J

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