The Specific Heat calculator computes the specific heat of an item based on the heat energy applied, the mass of the object and the change in temperature. Specific Heat is the heat transfer capacity per unit mass of a material.
INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:
Specific Heat (C): The specific heat is returned in Joules per gram*degrees Celsius ( J/(g•C) ).
The formula for specific heat using change in temperature is:
`C = Q / (m *DeltaT)`
where:
The specific heat is the amount of heat per unit mass required to raise the temperature by one degree Celsius. The relationship between heat and temperature change is usually expressed in the form shown where C is the specific heat.
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