Fundamentals

Specific Heat & Heating Energy Calculator

Calculate how much sensible thermal energy is required to raise or lower the temperature of a material without a phase change.

Enter the values

Presets copy representative values into the fields. They do not replace product or condition-specific property data.
kg
J/kg·K
°C
°C
W

How to interpret the result

The result describes the simplified physical model shown above. Enter values that describe the same physical state and use consistent units. A calculated value can be mathematically correct while still being a poor representation of a real system if the assumptions do not match the situation.

Thermal properties can depend on temperature, composition, density, moisture content, surface condition and manufacturing method. For engineering decisions, use property data and component ratings that apply to the actual material and operating conditions.

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Compare thermal material properties, open the interactive visualisations, browse related calculators, or read the supporting heat guides.