Classical physics calculator
Potential Energy Calculator
Solve gravitational potential energy U = mgh using a signed height difference and editable gravity.
Inputs
Result
Initializing.
Formula and worked example
U = mgh and algebraic rearrangements. Height is a signed change relative to a user-chosen reference. At 10 kg, 5 m, and 9.80665 m/s², U = 490.3325 J.
Scope and limitations
Near-surface uniform-gravity model only. The reference level is user-defined; this does not model orbital gravity, elastic energy, kinetic energy, or safety.