Specific Heat Capacity Converter

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)).

Approximate Specific Heat Capacities (c) for some materials at room temperature
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