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Potential Energy Calculator

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Ep=mgh with multi-planet gravity

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Potential Energy Calculator: Ep=mgh with multi-planet gravity. Potential Energy Calculator uses standard science & engineering formulas to compute accurate results instantly.

kg
m
m/s²
Solve for PE
490.50 J

Calculation steps

  1. 1PE = m × g × h (gravitational potential energy near surface)
  2. 2PE = 10 × 9.81 × 5 = 490.50 J

What is this energy equivalent to?

ComparisonEnergy
Your result490.50 J
A AA battery≈ 10,000 J
1 kWh of electricity3,600,000 J
A banana (food energy)≈ 400,000 J
1 g of TNT4,184 J
PE = mgh is valid near the surface (h << Earth radius 6,371 km). The zero point is arbitrary — only differences matter. When the object falls, potential energy converts to kinetic energy: mgh = ½mv², so v = √(2gh) regardless of mass (Galileo's insight).

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  1. Enter known quantities: fill values and confirm units in the Potential Energy Calculator.
  2. Instant solution: unknowns solve live with the formula shown transparently.
  3. Use constant/material tables: standard physical constants and material data are listed on this page.
  4. Compare conditions: change inputs to compare scenarios.

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Potential Energy Calculator formula

Potential Energy Calculator uses standard science & engineering formulas to compute accurate results instantly.

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Based on CODATA recommended constants and standard physics formulas. Last updated: 2025-07

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