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Heat Capacity Table: Heat capacity by Mass

Reference table of heat capacity for Heat Capacity across a range of mass values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.

By Vikram Iyer, M.Sc Mathematics · Updated Jun 2026 · 1 min read

This heat capacity reference table shows the heat capacity for a range of mass values, assuming a specific heat of 4,186 J/kg·°C. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Heat Capacity Calculator, so the numbers are exact.

MassHeat capacity
0.5 kg2,093.00
1 kg4,186.00
1.5 kg6,279.00
2 kg8,372.00
3 kg12,558.00
4 kg16,744.00
6 kg25,116.00
10 kg41,860.00
14 kg58,604.00
20 kg83,720.00

How to use this table

Find the row closest to your mass and read across to the heat capacity. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Heat Capacity Calculator for a precise answer.

Need a value that is not in the table? — the Heat Capacity Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.

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Frequently asked questions

Each cell is computed with the standard formula using exact arithmetic — the same calculation behind our Heat Capacity Calculator — so every figure is accurate for the stated assumptions.

Yes. The table covers common mass values; for any exact figure, enter your own numbers in the Heat Capacity Calculator.

Vikram Iyer · M.Sc Mathematics

Vikram Iyer is a mathematics educator with over fifteen years of teaching experience, specialising in making quantitative concepts clear and practical for everyday use.