About the Specific Heat Calculator

Solve Q=mcΔT for any missing variable, with a materials reference table.

What it is

The Specific Heat Calculator solves the specific heat equation Q = mcΔT for whichever quantity is missing, given the other three. A built-in reference table auto-fills the specific heat capacity for common materials, and temperature change can be entered directly or derived from initial and final readings.

Features

Solve for any variable

Enter any three of Q, m, c, ΔT to find the fourth.

Material reference table

Auto-fill specific heat for water, aluminum, iron, copper, and more.

Initial/final temperature

Computes ΔT automatically from two readings.

Unit conversion

Energy, mass, and temperature units, all auto-converted.

Ready to use it?

Free, no sign-up required.

Open the Specific Heat Calculator