Gravitational potential energy calculator

Calculate potential energy change with your own figures.

Your numbers

Use the units shown. Results update as you change valid inputs.

Use potential energy change to compare changes to your inputs. The method and limits below explain the scope.

Examples

Examples

Try the starting example

Mass (kg)
10
Gravity (m/s²)
9.80665
Height change (m)
5
Potential energy change (J)
490.3325

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Mass (kg)
11
Gravity (m/s²)
9.80665
Height change (m)
5
Potential energy change (J)
539.36575
Calculation method

Calculation method

Potential energy change (J)

a × b × c

Symbols and units
a
Mass (kg)
b
Gravity (m/s²)
c
Height change (m)

Use the units shown. A list keeps the order in which you enter its values. The symbol ^ means “raised to the power of”.

Assumptions & limits

Assumptions & limits

  • Assumes approximately constant gravitational acceleration over the height change.
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