Specific Heat Capacity Converter
Convert between various units of specific heat capacity (e.g., J/(kg·K), Btu/(lb·°F)).
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Understanding Specific Heat Capacity
Specific heat capacity (c) is the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one unit of mass of a substance by one degree. It is an intensive property, meaning it does not depend on the amount of substance.
Formula: Q = mcΔT, where Q is heat added, m is mass, c is specific heat capacity, and ΔT is temperature change.
The SI unit for specific heat capacity is Joules per kilogram per Kelvin (J/(kg·K)), which is equivalent to Joules per kilogram per degree Celsius (J/(kg·°C)).
| Material | c (J/(kg·K)) | c (Btu(IT)/(lb·°F)) |
|---|---|---|
| Water (liquid) | 4186 | 1.000 |
| Air (dry, at constant pressure) | 1005 | 0.240 |
| Aluminum | 900 | 0.215 |
| Copper | 385 | 0.092 |
| Iron/Steel | ~450 | ~0.108 |
| Glass (Common) | ~840 | ~0.201 |
| Wood | ~1700 | ~0.406 |