Sensible Heat Calculator

Free calculate heat required to change temperature without phase change. determine q = mcδt for sensible heat transfer.

Input Parameters

J/(kg·K)

Water: 4186 J/(kg·K)

Results

Enter parameters to calculate sensible heat

Sensible Heat Formula

Formula

Q = m × c × ΔT

Where:

  • • Q = sensible heat (J)
  • • m = mass (kg)
  • • c = specific heat (J/(kg·K))
  • • ΔT = temperature change (K)

Note

Sensible heat is heat that changes temperature without phase change. Latent heat is heat for phase changes (melting, vaporization).

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