Specific Heat Calculator
Energy to heat a mass by a temperature.
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Results
- Energy required
- 627.9 kJ
- In kilowatt hours
- 0.1744
- In calories
- 150,072
- Time at 2 kW
- 5.2 min
Quick answer
Heat energy equals mass times specific heat capacity times temperature change.
Q = m × c × ΔT
How to use the Specific Heat Calculator
- 1Enter the mass being heated.
- 2Pick the substance.
- 3Enter the temperature change required.
Frequently asked questions
Why does water need so much energy?
Water has an unusually high specific heat capacity.
Does phase change count?
No — melting or boiling needs latent heat on top of this.