Calorimetry Calculator
Calculate heat gained or lost during a temperature change.
How to Use This Calculator
1
Enter mass
Mass of the substance undergoing temperature change.
2
Enter specific heat
Material-specific property (e.g., water ≈ 4184 J/kg·K).
3
Enter ΔT
Final temperature minus initial temperature in K (or °C difference).
Formula
q = m × c × ΔT
Example: m=0.5 kg, c=4184 J/kg·K, ΔT=10 K → q=20,920 J
About Calorimetry
Calorimetry quantifies heat exchanged in physical and chemical processes.
- Heating and cooling calculations
- Phase change energy estimates (with appropriate formulas)
- Specific heat capacity experiments
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use °C for ΔT?
Yes, temperature differences in °C equal K differences.
Does this handle phase change?
No. Use q = mL for phase change with latent heat L.