Calculator
Formula used
Weight (force): W = m × g
W is weight, m is mass, and g is gravitational acceleration.
Work / gravitational energy: E = W × h = m × g × h
Use height h to estimate the energy in erg.
Unit links: 1 N = 105 dyn, and 1 J = 107 erg.
How to use this calculator
- Enter a mass and pick its unit.
- Select a gravity option: standard, custom, or latitude-based.
- Optional: add height/distance to compute energy in erg.
- Press Calculate to show results above the form.
- Use CSV or PDF buttons to export the results.
Example data table
Values are typical outputs using standard gravity.
| Mass | Height | Weight (N) | Work (J) | Work (erg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kg | 1 m | 9.80665 | 9.80665 | 9.80665e7 |
| 70 kg | 2 m | 686.4655 | 1372.931 | 1.372931e10 |
| 500 g | 30 cm | 4.903325 | 1.4709975 | 1.4709975e7 |
| 10 lb | 3 ft | 44.4822 | 40.6839 | 4.06839e8 |