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Work and Energy Calculator
Calculate mechanical work and power from force, distance, angle, and time.
FormulaWork = force x distance x cos(angle); power = work / time
Formula
Mechanical work
Work = force x distance x cos(angle); power = work / time
120 N over 10 m at 0 degrees gives 1,200 J.
FAQ6 common questions for this calculator.
FAQs
Why include the work-energy force angle?+
Only the force component along the movement direction does work.
What unit is power?+
Work in joules divided by seconds gives watts.
How does the Work and Energy Calculator calculate the result?+
For the Work and Energy Calculator, it uses the Mechanical work: Work = force x distance x cos(angle); power = work / time. 120 N over 10 m at 0 degrees gives 1,200 J.
What information do I need to use the Work and Energy Calculator?+
For the Work and Energy Calculator, enter force, distance, angle, and time. Keep the units consistent with the calculator fields and compare your setup with the worked example on the page.
How accurate is the Work and Energy Calculator?+
Work and Energy Calculator is accurate for the quantities and units entered into Mechanical work. Real systems may differ when friction, losses, directions, uncertainty, or non-ideal conditions are relevant.
What should I check before using the Work and Energy Calculator result?+
For the Work and Energy Calculator, check force, distance, angle, and time, unit system, signs or directions, and whether the real situation matches the Mechanical work and worked example. Idealized formulas may not include friction, losses, or uncertainty.
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How to use the Work and Energy Calculator
Calculate mechanical work and power from force, distance, angle, and time. The page also explains the mechanical work and shows a practical example: 120 N over 10 m at 0 degrees gives 1,200 J.
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Enter your details
Enter force, distance, angle, and time, then complete any other fields shown in the calculator.
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Check the calculation
Review the result alongside the mechanical work: Work = force x distance x cos(angle); power = work / time.
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Compare scenarios
Change one or more inputs to see how they affect the work and Energy Calculator result before you use the estimate.