OhMyCalc

Work Calculator

Calculate mechanical work using W = Fd cos(θ). Enter force, distance, and angle to find the work done.

How to Use the Work Calculator

  1. Enter the applied force in newtons.
  2. Enter the distance over which the force acts in meters.
  3. Enter the angle between the force and displacement direction (0° if aligned).

Referencia Rápida

DeA
Lifting 10 kg by 1 m98.1 J
Pushing 50 N over 10 m (0°)500 J
Pushing 50 N over 10 m (60°)250 J
1 kJ1,000 J
1 calorie4.184 J

Casos de Uso

Fórmula

W = F × d × cos(θ), where W is work (J), F is force (N), d is distance (m), and θ is the angle between force and displacement.

Preguntas Frecuentes

What is mechanical work?
Work is the energy transferred when a force moves an object over a distance. It equals the force component along the direction of displacement times the distance.
When is work zero?
Work is zero when the force is perpendicular to displacement (θ = 90°), or when there is no displacement.
Is this calculator free?
Yes, all OhMyCalc calculators are completely free.