Gravitational Potential Energy Calculator
📐 Physics of Matter. Use the Gravitational potential energy formula to find potential energy, mass, height: pick the value you want, type the others, and the answer updates as you go.
Potential energy98.1 J
Pick the ○ next to the value you want to find, fill in the others, and it solves as you type.
What each letter means
| Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|
| Potential energy | J |
| Mass | kg |
| Height | m |
Worked example
Find the potential energy when Mass = 1 kg, Height = 10 m.
Using PE = mgh: Potential energy = 98.1 J.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for Gravitational potential energy?
PE = mgh.
What do the letters stand for, and what units are used?
Potential energy in J, Mass in kg, Height in m.
How do you calculate potential energy?
Put the values into PE = mgh. For example, with Mass = 1 kg, Height = 10 m, potential energy = 98.1 J.
Can I solve for a different value?
Yes. In the calculator above, pick the circle next to any value (potential energy, mass, height) and fill in the others: it rearranges the formula for you.
