Calculate specific heat, thermal energy, temperature changes, and heat transfer using Q = mcΔT. Perfect for thermodynamics, calorimetry, and heat transfer calculations.
Heat Capacity Calculator
/ g·°C
Common values:
Water (liquid)4.184 J/g·°C
Ice2.108 J/g·°C
Steam2.01 J/g·°C
Aluminum0.897 J/g·°C
Copper0.385 J/g·°C
Iron0.449 J/g·°C
Lead0.129 J/g·°C
Gold0.129 J/g·°C
Silver0.235 J/g·°C
Glass0.84 J/g·°C
About Heat Capacity
Formula
Q = mcΔT
Where Q = heat, m = mass, c = specific heat, ΔT = temperature change
Key Concepts
Heat Capacity: Amount of heat needed to raise temperature by 1°C
Specific Heat: Heat capacity per unit mass
Heat Transfer: Energy flow due to temperature difference
Endothermic: Process that absorbs heat
Exothermic: Process that releases heat
Common Specific Heats
Water (liquid)4.184 J/g·°C
Ice2.108 J/g·°C
Steam2.01 J/g·°C
Aluminum0.897 J/g·°C
Copper0.385 J/g·°C
Iron0.449 J/g·°C
Lead0.129 J/g·°C
Gold0.129 J/g·°C
Silver0.235 J/g·°C
Glass0.84 J/g·°C
Wood1.76 J/g·°C
Concrete0.88 J/g·°C
Air1.005 J/g·°C
Ethanol2.44 J/g·°C
Methanol2.51 J/g·°C
Acetone2.15 J/g·°C
Benzene1.74 J/g·°C
Toluene1.72 J/g·°C
Hexane2.26 J/g·°C
Octane2.22 J/g·°C
How to Use
Select the calculation type you want to perform
Enter the required values based on your calculation
Choose appropriate units for your inputs
Click Calculate to get the result
Common Applications
Calorimetry experiments
Heat exchanger design
Thermal insulation analysis
Phase change calculations
Thermal energy storage
Important Notes
Specific heat varies with temperature and phase
Water has unusually high specific heat (4.184 J/g·°C)
Metals generally have low specific heats
Temperature changes can be positive or negative
Units must be consistent for accurate calculations