Gravitational Potential Energy Calculator
🛹 Work, energy & power. Use the Gravitational potential energy formula to find potential energy, mass, g, height: pick the value you want, type the others, and the answer updates as you go.
Potential energy3188.2 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 |
| g | N/kg |
| Height | m |
Worked example
Find the potential energy when Mass = 50 kg, g = 9.81 N/kg, Height = 6.5 m.
Using Ep = mgh: Potential energy = 3188.2 J.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for Gravitational potential energy?
Ep = mgh.
What do the letters stand for, and what units are used?
Potential energy in J, Mass in kg, g in N/kg, Height in m.
How do you calculate potential energy?
Put the values into Ep = mgh. For example, with Mass = 50 kg, g = 9.81 N/kg, Height = 6.5 m, potential energy = 3188.2 J.
Can I solve for a different value?
Yes. In the calculator above, pick the circle next to any value (potential energy, mass, g, height) and fill in the others: it rearranges the formula for you.
