Total Energy to Heat Water Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Total Energy (\(E\)):

\[ E = m \cdot C \cdot \Delta T \]

Where:

\(E\) is the Total Energy Required (Joules)
\(m\) is the Mass of the Water (grams)
\(C\) is the Specific Heat (J/g/°C)
\(\Delta T\) is the Change in Temperature (°C)

What is Total Energy to Heat Water?

The total energy required to heat water is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of a given mass of water by a certain amount. This energy is calculated using the formula \(E = m \cdot C \cdot \Delta T\), where \(m\) is the mass of the water, \(C\) is the specific heat of water, and \(\Delta T\) is the change in temperature.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Mass of Water (\(m\)) = 500 grams
Specific Heat (\(C\)) = 4.18 J/g/°C
Change in Temperature (\(\Delta T\)) = 20°C

Using the formula:

\[ E = 500 \cdot 4.18 \cdot 20 = 41800 \text{ Joules} \]

The Total Energy required is 41800 Joules.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Mass of Water (\(m\)) = 1000 grams
Specific Heat (\(C\)) = 4.18 J/g/°C
Change in Temperature (\(\Delta T\)) = 10°C

Using the formula:

\[ E = 1000 \cdot 4.18 \cdot 10 = 41800 \text{ Joules} \]

The Total Energy required is 41800 Joules.