Specific Heat Calculator
Compute c from calorimetry data.
How to Use This Calculator
Provide the energy added or removed, the sample mass, and the temperature change. The calculator returns c in J/kg·K.
Formula
c = Q / (m · ΔT)
About Specific Heat
Specific heat capacity is a material property indicating energy required per unit mass per degree of temperature change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can ΔT be in °C?
Yes. Use temperature differences; 1 °C change equals 1 K change.
Constant pressure or constant volume?
This calculator uses a generic c. For gases, distinguish cp and cv as needed.