Potential Energy

Gravitational Potential Energy Calculator

This calculator calculates the energy possessed by an object due to its position relative to others.

Use Cases

• Physics: Roller coaster design.
• Hydropower: Calculating potential electricity generation.
• Mechanics: Lifting heavy loads.

Formula

$$PE = mgh$$

Where:

• $PE$ is potential energy (Joules)
• $m$ is mass (kg)
• $g$ is gravity ($9.8 m/s^2$)
• $h$ is height (m)