Potential Energy Calculator
Calculate Gravitational & Elastic PE
Calculate gravitational potential energy (PE = mgh) and elastic potential energy (PE = ½kx²) with step-by-step solutions.
Energy Parameters
kg
m/s²
Default: 9.81 m/s² (Earth)
m
Formula
PE = m × g × h
About PE
Gravitational PE is the energy stored due to an object's position in a gravitational field.
Common Units
- • Joule (J) - SI unit
- • Kilojoule (kJ) = 1000 J
- • Calorie (cal) ≈ 4.184 J
- • Electronvolt (eV)
Gravitational PE
Energy stored due to position in a gravitational field. Depends on mass, gravity, and height.
Examples:
- Water in a dam
- Compressed spring
- Stretched rubber band
Elastic PE
Energy stored in elastic materials when deformed. Depends on spring constant and displacement.
Examples:
- potentialEnergy.example4
- potentialEnergy.example5
- potentialEnergy.example6
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