Work Formula Calculator
Use our work calculator to solve work, force, or displacement given the other two properties using the W = Fd work formula.
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How to Use the Work Formula
In physics, work is the transfer of energy that occurs when a force causes an object to move. Work is measured in joules and can be calculated using a simple formula that relates work, force, and displacement.
Work Formula
The basic work formula is:
W = Fd
Where:
- W = work
- F = force
- d = displacement
Thus, the work done W in joules is equal to the force F exerted by an object in newtons times it’s displacement d.
This formula applies when the force is acting in the same direction as the object’s movement.
How to Calculate Work
To calculate work, use the formula above and multiply the applied force by the distance the object moves.
W = Fd
How to Calculate Force
You can rearrange this formula to solve for force given the work and displacement properties.
Formula:
F = W / d
So, the amount of force F is equal to the work W divided by the displacement d.
How to Calculate Displacement
You can use a similar rearrangement to calculate the displacement using the work formula.
Formula:
d = W / F
So, the displacement d is equal to the work W divided by the force F.