Specific Heat Calculator

Free calculate specific heat capacity from heat, mass, and temperature change. determine c = q/(mδt) for materials.

Input Parameters

Results

Enter parameters to calculate specific heat

Specific Heat Formula

Formula

c = Q / (m × ΔT)

Where:

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

Common Values

  • • Water: 4186 J/(kg·K)
  • • Ice: 2093 J/(kg·K)
  • • Aluminum: 900 J/(kg·K)
  • • Iron: 449 J/(kg·K)

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