Gravitational Potential Energy Calculator
Compute two-body gravitational potential energy U = −GMm/r.
Input Data
Input Primary mass M.
kg
Input Object mass m.
kg
Input Distance r.
m
Results
-62,563,050.7J
U = −GMm/r = -6.2563e+7 J
At a glance:Gravitational Potential Energy Calculator: enter parameters to compute results; complements related calculators.
Formula
U = − G M m / r
zero at infinity; bound states negative
How to Use
- Enter primary mass M, object mass m, distance r.
- Get gravitational potential U (negative).
Case Studies
1 kg at surface
M=5.972×10²⁴, r=6.371×10⁶ → U≈−6.26×10⁷ J.
FAQ
Vs near-field?
ΔU = mgh is the near-surface approximation.
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References
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