Use this calculator to measure mechanical energy transfer in joules from a known force and distance.
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These are the main values the calculator uses. Keep the units consistent and, where relevant, match the assumptions explained in the related guide.
Unit: N
Use the force acting through the displacement in the direction of motion.
Unit: m
Enter the distance through which the force acts.
Use this page when a force acts through a known distance and you want the resulting work or energy transfer.
The main result is work in joules, which is the amount of energy transferred by the stated force through the stated distance.
If a force of 120 N acts through 4 m in the direction of motion, the work done is 480 J.
This page uses the straight-line force-distance relationship and does not model angle, varying force, or complex trajectories.
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