Impact Energy Calculator

Impact Energy Calculator

Calculate the potential energy of an object at a certain height, which represents its impact energy upon falling.

Impact Energy
490.50
Joules (J)

What is Impact Energy?

Impact energy is the measure of the work done to fracture a test specimen. In a drop test, it is equal to the potential energy of the mass before it is released.

This value represents the maximum energy available to be transferred to the target upon impact, assuming no air resistance.

The Formula

E = m * g * h
  • E = Impact Energy (Joules)
  • m = Mass (kg)
  • g = Acceleration due to gravity (9.81 m/s²)
  • h = Drop height (m)

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