OhMyCalc

Potential Energy Calculator

Calculate gravitational potential energy using PE = mgh. Enter mass and height to find the stored energy.

How to Use the Potential Energy Calculator

  1. Enter the object's mass in kilograms.
  2. Enter the height above the reference point in meters.
  3. Click Calculate to find the gravitational potential energy.

Referência Rápida

DePara
1 kg at 1 m9.81 J
70 kg person at 10 m6,865 J
1000 kg at 50 m490,333 J
Water 1 m³ at 100 m980,665 J

Casos de Uso

Fórmula

PE = m × g × h, where PE is potential energy (J), m is mass (kg), g ≈ 9.807 m/s², and h is height (m).

Perguntas Frequentes

What is gravitational potential energy?
It is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field, equal to mgh.
What value of g is used?
This calculator uses g = 9.80665 m/s², the standard acceleration due to gravity.
Is this calculator free?
Yes, all OhMyCalc calculators are completely free.