Potential Energy Calculator
This calculator helps you determine the potential energy of an object based on its mass, height, and gravitational acceleration. It’s useful for students, engineers, and physics enthusiasts to understand energy in mechanical systems. Simply input the values, and the tool instantly provides the result.
Potential Energy Calculator
Potential Energy Formula
Where:
- $$PE$$ = Potential Energy (in joules)
- $$m$$ = Mass (in kilograms)
- $$g$$ = Gravitational acceleration (in m/s², typically 9.81)
- $$h$$ = Height above the ground (in meters)
Potential energy is the energy held by an object due to its position relative to others, gravitational field, or height. This calculator uses the gravitational potential energy formula and is applicable in real-life scenarios like calculating the energy of a lifted object, determining energy efficiency, or studying mechanical physics problems. The default gravitational acceleration is $$9.81 m/s²$$ (Earth’s surface), but it can be adjusted for other planets or conditions.