Physics and engineering fundamentals · Thermodynamics
Sensible heat transfer
Calculate heat added or removed for a material with a stated specific heat and temperature change.
Method and scope
Q = mcΔT.
Use sensible heat transfer for educational calculation or a clearly scoped arithmetic estimate. Intended for Learners, General educational use.
Inputs- Mass — kg, g
- Specific heat capacity — J/(kg·K)
- Temperature increase — ΔK, Δ°C, Δ°F
SOURCE AND LIMITS
Assumptions: Specific heat is constant over the temperature interval. No phase change occurs.
Limitations: The output is the sensible-heat magnitude for a nonnegative temperature change.
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