Calculation
Eₚ = m · g · h
Gaining height stores energy proportional to mass and height difference.
Eₚ = mgh
Gravitational potential energy
Gaining height stores energy proportional to mass and height difference.
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Result
Select a target and calculate.
Understand the inputs
- Potential energy Eₚ — Energy relative to a chosen datum.
- Mass m — Lifted mass.
- Gravitational acceleration g — Local gravitational acceleration, about 9.81 m/s² near sea level.
- Height difference h — Vertical height difference from datum.
Example
Lifting 100 kg by 10 m: 9.81 kJ.
Assumptions and limits
Constant g and no friction or efficiency losses.
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