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Potential Energy Calculator
Enter mass and height ā potential energy updates instantly.
Formula
PE = m Ā· g Ā· h (g = 9.80665 m/sĀ²)
Examples
A 80 kg hiker climbing 1000 m gains PE = 80 Ć 9.81 Ć 1000 ā 785 kJ ā a 220 kcal food budget, before efficiency losses.
FAQ
What height do I measure from?
Any consistent reference ā usually the ground. Only the change in height matters physically.
Where does the energy go when dropped?
It converts to kinetic energy during the fall, then to heat, sound and deformation on impact.