Specific Heat Calculator

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Calculates the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a substance, using its specific heat capacity (Q=mcΔT).

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Mass of Substance, Specific Heat Capacity, Initial Temperature, and Final Temperature in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Change in Temperature (ΔT) and Heat Energy (Q) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Mass of Substance: 1 kg; Specific Heat Capacity: 4,186 J/(kg·°C); Initial Temperature: 20 °C; Final Temperature: 30 °C

Change in Temperature (ΔT): 10 °C; Heat Energy (Q): 41,860 J

Mass of Substance: 1 kg; Specific Heat Capacity: 900 J/(kg·°C); Initial Temperature: 20 °C; Final Temperature: 30 °C

Change in Temperature (ΔT): 10 °C; Heat Energy (Q): 9,000 J

Mass of Substance: 1 kg; Specific Heat Capacity: 450 J/(kg·°C); Initial Temperature: 20 °C; Final Temperature: 30 °C

Change in Temperature (ΔT): 10 °C; Heat Energy (Q): 4,500 J

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