About the Specific Heat Calculator
Specific heat capacity from heat added, mass and temperature change — identify a material.
Also known as: specific heat capacity, c = q/mdt, heat capacity of material.
How to use this calculator
- Enter heat energy, mass, temperature change.
- The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
- Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
- Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.
Formula
c = Q / (m × ΔT)
Worked example
Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:
- Heat energy = 100,000 J
- Mass = 2 kg
- Temperature change = 12 K
the calculator returns:
- Specific heat capacity: 4,166.7 J/(kg·K)
- In kJ/(kg·K): 4.1667
- Closest common material: Water