Potential Energy on the Moon: 10 kg at 5 m
On the Moon (g = 1.62 m/s²), a 10 kg object at 5 m has only 81 joules of potential energy versus 490.5 J on Earth.
How to use this tool
- Enter mass, gravitational acceleration and height in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your potential energy and the full breakdown beneath it.
Compare gravitational potential energy on the Moon to Earth using the Moon's gravity of 1.62 m/s².
Frequently asked questions
- What is the reference height?
- PE is always relative to a chosen reference (usually the ground). Only differences in PE matter for energy calculations.
- How is PE related to KE?
- In a frictionless fall, PE converts entirely to KE: mgh = ½mv², giving v = √(2gh) at impact.