Work Done Calculator (Physics)
Enter the applied force and the distance moved in the direction of that force to calculate work done.
Work Done Calculator (Physics)
Calculate the mechanical work done by a constant force over a distance.
This calculation assumes the force acts entirely in the direction of motion; if the force is applied at an angle to the direction of movement, only the component of force in the direction of motion contributes to work, which this simplified calculator does not account for.
In physics, work is done when a force causes displacement in the direction of that force. This calculator computes work as the product of force and distance, for a force acting in the same direction as the motion.
Example
- With the default values shown above, this calculator returns: Work Done ≈ 500.00.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the unit of work?
Work is measured in joules (J) in the SI system, where 1 joule equals 1 newton of force applied over 1 meter of distance.
What if the force is at an angle to the motion?
This calculator assumes the force acts in the same direction as the motion — if applied at an angle, only the component of the force along the direction of travel does work, which would require multiplying by the cosine of that angle.