Heat Transfer Calculator
Heat Energy from Mass & Temperature Change
Temperature Change from Heat Energy
Formula
Q = mcΔT, where Q is heat energy in joules, m is mass in kg, c is specific heat capacity in J/kg·°C, and ΔT is temperature change in °C.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is heat transfer?
Heat transfer is the movement of thermal energy from a hotter object to a cooler one. The amount of heat transferred depends on the mass, the specific heat capacity of the material, and the temperature change.
What is the specific heat of water?
Water has a specific heat capacity of approximately 4,186 J/kg·°C (or 1 cal/g·°C), which is unusually high compared to most substances. This makes water an excellent thermal buffer.
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