Winch Efficiency Calculator

Winch Efficiency Calculator calculator can be used to calculate the efficiency of a winch based on input parameters such as load lifted, distance moved, and input force.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Efficiency (%) = (Useful Work Output / Total Work Input) * 100

Where:
Useful Work Output = Load Lifted (kg) * Distance Moved (m) * 9.81 (m/s²)
Total Work Input = Input Force (N) * Distance Moved (m)

Winch Efficiency Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Winch Efficiency Calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Winch Efficiency Calculator

  1. Enter the load lifted by the winch in kilograms (kg).
  2. Enter the distance the load was moved in meters (m).
  3. Enter the input force applied to the winch in newtons (N).
  4. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the efficiency of the winch.
  5. The efficiency percentage will be displayed in the result field.

Understanding Winch Efficiency

Winch efficiency is a measure of how effectively the winch converts input force into useful work output. It is expressed as a percentage and is calculated using the formula:

Efficiency (%) = (Useful Work Output / Total Work Input) * 100

Where:

  • Useful Work Output is the work done in lifting the load, calculated as Load Lifted (kg) * Distance Moved (m) * 9.81 (m/s²).
  • Total Work Input is the work done by the input force, calculated as Input Force (N) * Distance Moved (m).

A higher efficiency percentage indicates a more efficient winch, meaning less energy is wasted as heat or friction.