Calorimetry calculator (specific heat, heat, final temperature)

This calculator assumes constant specific heat and no phase change. To model melting or evaporation, add the latent heat separately.

Use matching units such as kg with J/(kg·K) or g with J/(g·K). Mixing units (e.g., kg with J/(g·K)) will give incorrect results. Temperatures may be in °C or K because only differences are used, so ΔT is identical.

Mixing mode assumes an insulated system with no heat loss to the container or air. Real experiments may differ because of heat loss or the container's heat capacity.

Start with the minimum required inputs or the first action shown near the primary button. Keep optional settings at defaults for a baseline run, then change one setting at a time so you can explain what caused each output change.

Different pages often use different defaults, units, rounding rules, or assumptions. Align those settings before comparing outputs. If differences remain, compare each intermediate step rather than only the final number.