Heat Energy Calculator

Heat Energy Calculator lets you sensible heat transfer equals mass × specific heat × temperature change. Enter your own values or load the worked example.

Method and calculation

Sensible heat transfer equals mass × specific heat × temperature change.

Inputs and settings

Heat Energy Calculator accepts Mass (kg) (minimum 0); Specific heat (J/kg/K) (minimum 0.000001); Temperature change (K) (signed value).

Worked example

Heat Energy Calculator example — Mass (kg): 1; Specific heat (J/kg/K): 4184; Temperature change (K): 20. Computed output: { "joules": 83680 }

Output and limitations

Heat Energy Calculator: Use finite inputs. Results use double-precision arithmetic.

Technical references: JavaScript numerical operations

Heat Energy Calculator FAQs

Heat Energy Calculator applies the following rule to your input: Sensible heat transfer equals mass × specific heat × temperature change. The worked example on this page uses the same processor as the result button.
Heat Energy Calculator has these boundaries: Use finite inputs. Results use double-precision arithmetic. Start by checking the mass (kg) field against the units or format shown.
Heat Energy Calculator provides this sample: { "joules": 83680 }. Use the sample button to reproduce it, then replace the inputs with your own values.