Elevators - Force and Power

Calculate the force and power required to lift an elevator between different elevation levels, including constant speed force and acceleration forces.

Calculator

Inputs

Mass of Elevator and Passengers (kg)

Acceleration of Gravity (m/s²)

Initial Elevation (m)

Final Elevation (m)

Time to Move Elevator (s)

Initial Velocity (m/s)

Final Velocity (m/s)

Start/Stop (Acceleration) Time (s)

Results

Force at Constant Speed-- N

Acceleration/Deceleration Force-- N

Work Done-- J

Power Required-- W

Power Required-- kW