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Potential Energy Table: Gravitational potential energy by Mass

Reference table of gravitational potential energy for Potential Energy across a range of mass values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.

By Vikram Iyer, M.Sc Mathematics · Updated Jun 2026 · 1 min read

This potential energy reference table shows the gravitational potential energy for a range of mass values, assuming a height of 5 m and a gravity (g) of 9.8 m/s². Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Potential Energy Calculator, so the numbers are exact.

MassGravitational potential energy
2.5 kg122.500
5 kg245.000
7.5 kg367.500
10 kg490.000
15 kg735.000
20 kg980.000
30 kg1,470.000
50 kg2,450.000
70 kg3,430.000
100 kg4,900.000

How to use this table

Find the row closest to your mass and read across to the gravitational potential energy. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Potential Energy Calculator for a precise answer.

Need a value that is not in the table? — the Potential Energy Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.

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Frequently asked questions

Each cell is computed with the standard formula using exact arithmetic — the same calculation behind our Potential Energy Calculator — so every figure is accurate for the stated assumptions.

Yes. The table covers common mass values; for any exact figure, enter your own numbers in the Potential Energy Calculator.

Vikram Iyer · M.Sc Mathematics

Vikram Iyer is a mathematics educator with over fifteen years of teaching experience, specialising in making quantitative concepts clear and practical for everyday use.