Gravitational Potential Energy Calculator

Calculate gravitational potential energy near Earth's surface or in general gravitational field

Mass (kg):

Height (m):

Gravity (m/s²):

Central Mass (kg):

Distance from Center (m):

G = 6.674e-11 N·m²/kg²

PE = mgh (near Earth's surface)

U = -GMm/r (universal gravitation)

V = -GM/r (gravitational potential per unit mass)

Note: Negative sign indicates attractive force; zero potential at infinity

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Formula Source: University Physics

by Young & Freedman

ðŸ”„Last reviewed: May 2026

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