This thermal expansion reference table shows the length change for a range of expansion coefficient values, assuming an original length of 10 m and a temperature change of 50 °C. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Thermal Expansion Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Expansion coefficient | Length change | Change in mm |
|---|---|---|
| 0 /°C | 0.001500 | 1.500 |
| 0 /°C | 0.003000 | 3.000 |
| 0 /°C | 0.004500 | 4.500 |
| 0 /°C | 0.006000 | 6.000 |
| 0 /°C | 0.009000 | 9.000 |
| 0 /°C | 0.012000 | 12.000 |
| 0 /°C | 0.018000 | 18.000 |
| 0.0001 /°C | 0.030000 | 30.000 |
| 0.0001 /°C | 0.042000 | 42.000 |
| 0.0001 /°C | 0.060000 | 60.000 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your expansion coefficient and read across to the length change. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Thermal Expansion Calculator for a precise answer.
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