Work Done Calculator
🛹 Work, energy & power. Use the Work done formula to find work done, force, distance, angle θ: pick the value you want, type the others, and the answer updates as you go.
θ is the angle between the force and the direction moved (0° if they line up).
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 |
|---|---|
| Work done | J |
| Force | N |
| Distance | m |
| Angle θ | ° |
Worked example
Find the work done when Force = 20 N, Distance = 3 m, Angle θ = 0 °.
Using W = Fdcosθ: Work done = 60 J.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for Work done?
W = Fdcosθ. θ is the angle between the force and the direction moved (0° if they line up).
What do the letters stand for, and what units are used?
Work done in J, Force in N, Distance in m, Angle θ in °.
How do you calculate work done?
Put the values into W = Fdcosθ. For example, with Force = 20 N, Distance = 3 m, Angle θ = 0 °, work done = 60 J.
Can I solve for a different value?
Yes. In the calculator above, pick the circle next to any value (work done, force, distance, angle θ) and fill in the others: it rearranges the formula for you.
