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.
| Mass | Heat capacity |
|---|---|
| 0.5 kg | 2,093.00 |
| 1 kg | 4,186.00 |
| 1.5 kg | 6,279.00 |
| 2 kg | 8,372.00 |
| 3 kg | 12,558.00 |
| 4 kg | 16,744.00 |
| 6 kg | 25,116.00 |
| 10 kg | 41,860.00 |
| 14 kg | 58,604.00 |
| 20 kg | 83,720.00 |
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.
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