Work

The Work calculator uses the equation, W= F⋅d, to computes the work done when a force (F) is applied to move a mass some distance (d).

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the preferred units and enter the following:

• (F) Force Applied
• (d) Distance Mass Moved

Work (w): The calculator returns the work in Newton meters (N•m).  However, this can be automatically converted to compatible units via the pull-down menu.

The Math / Science

The formula for work is:

        W = F•d

where:

• W is the work, typically in units of Newton meters (N•m)
• F is the force
• d is the distance over which the force is applied.

Work in this equation is a function of a constant force, |F|,  in the direction of (F).

The standard SI unit for Work is a Joule (J) when the input parameters are also in SI units (newtons and meters).

A more general representation of this work= force*distance relationship integrates the force applied over the distance spanned, X.

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