Pressure-Volume Work Calculator

Calculate Work From Pressure and Volume



Formula

The formula to calculate Work From Pressure and Volume is:

\[ W = -p \cdot \Delta V \]

Where:

Pressure-Volume Work Definition

Pressure-volume work is the work done by or on a system when it expands or contracts against an external pressure. It is calculated by multiplying the pressure by the change in volume.

Example Calculation

Let's consider an example:

Using the formula to calculate the Work From Pressure and Volume:

\[ W = -100000 \times 0.01 = -1000 \, \text{J} \]

This demonstrates that with a total pressure of 100000 Pa and a change in volume of 0.01 m³, the work done would be -1000 Joules.