Potential Energy Calculator

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Settings

Switch modes anytime. Each mode keeps its own inputs and units.
Quick summary
Select a mode and enter values to calculate potential energy.

Enter values

Mass must be ≥ 0.
Height can be negative (reference level).
g m/s²
Custom g must be > 0. Presets are typical approximations.

Results

Energy (J)
J
Energy (kJ)
kJ
Energy (Wh)
Wh
Energy (kWh)
kWh
Energy (ft·lbf)
ft·lbf
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