Pulley System Calculator vs Gravitational Force Calculator
Two calculators for the same neighbourhood of questions. Here is what each measures, what you feed in, and where you'd reach for one over the other.
Pulley System Calculator
Calculate the effort force required to lift a load using fixed, movable, or compound pulley systems at a given mechanical efficiency. Ideal for rigging engineers, physics students, and maintenance teams planning lifts.
- Answers
- Required Pull Force (N)
- Inputs
- Weight to Lift, Number of Moving Pulleys, System Efficiency, Pulley System Type
Gravitational Force Calculator
Calculates the gravitational force between two masses separated by a given distance, using Newton's law of universal gravitation. Ideal for physics students, astronomy enthusiasts, and anyone modelling orbital mechanics.
- Answers
- Gravitational Force (N)
- Inputs
- Mass 1, Mass 2, Distance Between Centers
At a glance
| Pulley System Calculator | Gravitational Force Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mechanical | Physics |
| Answers | Required Pull Force | Gravitational Force |
| Inputs | 4 | 3 |
| Result unit | N | N |
When to use each
Calculate the effort force required to lift a load using fixed, movable, or compound pulley systems at a given mechanical efficiency. Ideal for rigging engineers, physics students, and maintenance teams planning lifts.
Calculates the gravitational force between two masses separated by a given distance, using Newton's law of universal gravitation. Ideal for physics students, astronomy enthusiasts, and anyone modelling orbital mechanics.