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Potential Energy Calculator

Calculate gravitational potential energy (U=mgh) from mass, height, and gravity. Supports calculations for other planets like the Moon and Mars.

PE = m × g × h

Potential Energy = Mass × Gravitational Acceleration × Height

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How to Use

Step 1

Enter Values

Enter Values

Enter mass, height, and gravitational acceleration

Step 2

Calculate

Calculate

Potential energy is calculated automatically

Step 3

Check Result

Check Result

Review the result in joules

Features

Real-time Calculation

Potential energy is instantly recalculated whenever values change

Planetary Gravity

Supports gravitational acceleration for other planets (Moon, Mars, etc.)

Reverse Calculation

Reverse calculate required height or mass from potential energy

FAQ

Energy an object has due to its height above a reference point, calculated as U=mgh (mass × gravity × height).