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Specific Heat Calculator

Different materials need very different amounts of energy for the same temperature rise. Water is the outlier: it takes about ten times as much energy as copper to warm the same mass by one degree, which is why it is so useful as a coolant. The calculation is Q = mass × specific heat × temperature change.

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How do I use the Specific Heat Calculator?

Fill in the fields above — the result recalculates instantly as you type. Everything runs in your browser, so the values you enter are never collected or stored.

Is this calculator free?

Yes. It is completely free, requires no account, and works on phones, tablets and desktops.

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