Work Calculator
Work Calculator lets you mechanical work is force × displacement × cosine of their angle. Enter your own values or load the worked example.
- Copy or download the computed result
- Adjust force (n)
- See the processing method and limits
Method and calculation
Mechanical work is force × displacement × cosine of their angle.
Inputs and settings
Work Calculator accepts Force (N) (signed value); Displacement (m) (signed value); Angle (degrees) (signed value).
Worked example
Work Calculator example — Force (N): 100; Displacement (m): 5; Angle (degrees): 30. Computed output: { "joules": 433.01270189221935 }
Output and limitations
Work Calculator: Use finite inputs. Results use double-precision arithmetic.
Technical references: JavaScript numerical operations
Work Calculator FAQs
Work Calculator applies the following rule to your input: Mechanical work is force × displacement × cosine of their angle. The worked example on this page uses the same processor as the result button.
Work Calculator has these boundaries: Use finite inputs. Results use double-precision arithmetic. Start by checking the force (n) field against the units or format shown.
Work Calculator provides this sample: { "joules": 433.01270189221935 }. Use the sample button to reproduce it, then replace the inputs with your own values.