Gravitational Potential Energy
SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
Gravitational Potential Energy
Calculate a potential-energy difference in a uniform gravity field.
UNDERSTAND YOUR RESULT
How it works
Calculate a potential-energy difference in a uniform gravity field.
THE CALCULATIONΔE = mgΔh
Using this calculator
Enter mass (kg), height difference (m), gravitational acceleration (m/s²). ΔE = mgΔh.
What to keep in mind
An idealized educational model in the displayed SI units. Real systems may include losses and conditions not represented here. This is not a safety or engineering certification.
Frequently asked questions
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The display is rounded for readability. Calculations use unrounded intermediate values. An estimate should not be interpreted as an exact measurement.