SPECIFIC HEAT OF METALS

The specific heat capacity of metals such as steel, aluminum, copper, iron, and gold are given below at 300 K in both J/(kg·K) and Btu/lbm·°F units. These values indicate how much heat is needed to raise the temperature of a given mass of metal by one degree.

Specific Heat Calculator

Calculate heat energy (Q) required for temperature change: Q = m × Cp × ΔT

Q = 0 J

Specific Heat Capacity Values for Metals at 300 K
Material Btu/lbm·°F J/kg·K
Aluminum, Pure0.216903
Aluminum Alloy 2024-T60.209875
Beryllium0.4361825
Bismuth0.029122
Boron0.2641107
Carbon Steel, Plain0.104434
Stainless Steel, AISI 3040.114477
Copper, Pure0.092385
Nickel, Pure0.106444
Silver0.056235
Gold0.031129
Titanium0.125522
Zinc0.093389

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