Weight Formula (W = mg)
W = m·g
What it means
Weight is the gravitational force on a mass. On Earth, g ≈ 9.81 m/s².
Variables
| Symbol | Quantity | SI unit |
|---|---|---|
W | weight | N |
m | mass | kg |
g | gravitational acceleration | m/s² |
Worked example
Given m = 10 kg, g = 9.81 m/s², solve for W:
W = 98.1 N