Potential Energy Calculator
Calculate gravitational potential energy from mass, height and gravity. The result updates as you type, with the working underneath so you can check it.
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Potential energy
490.332 J
- Standard gravity is 9.80665 m/s². The Moon is about 1.62, Mars 3.71.
Good to know: PE = mgh
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Formula
PE = mgh
Questions people ask
What gravity should I use?
On Earth use 9.80665 m/s². The Moon is about 1.62 m/s² and Mars about 3.71 m/s².
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