Thermal Equilibrium Calculator
Free calculate final temperature when two objects reach thermal equilibrium. determine equilibrium temperature using mass, specific heat capacity, and initial temperatures of both objects.
Input Parameters
Object 1
J/kg·K
Object 2
J/kg·K
Results
Enter parameters to calculate equilibrium temperature
Thermal Equilibrium Formula
Equilibrium Temperature
Tₑ = (m₁c₁T₁ + m₂c₂T₂) / (m₁c₁ + m₂c₂)
Where:
- • Tₑ = equilibrium temperature
- • m₁, m₂ = masses
- • c₁, c₂ = specific heat capacities
- • T₁, T₂ = initial temperatures
Heat Transfer
Q₁ = -Q₂
Heat lost by one equals heat gained by the other
Common Specific Heats
- • Water: 4184 J/kg·K
- • Aluminum: 900 J/kg·K
- • Iron: 449 J/kg·K
- • Copper: 385 J/kg·K