Specific Heat Calculator
Calculate heat energy ($Q$), mass ($m$), specific heat ($c$), or temperature change ($\Delta T$).
Grams (g)
J/g°C (Water ≈ 4.186)
Celsius (°C)
Result
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Joules (J)
Specific Heat Formula
The amount of heat required to change the temperature of a substance is given by:
$$ Q = m \times c \times \Delta T $$
- Q: Heat Energy (Joules)
- m: Mass (grams)
- c: Specific Heat Capacity (J/g°C)
- $\Delta T$: Change in Temperature (°C)
Common Specific Heat Values (J/g°C):
- Water: 4.186
- Ice: 2.06
- Aluminum: 0.90
- Iron: 0.45
- Copper: 0.385