Water Cooling Wattage Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate cooling wattage is:

\[ \text{W} = \text{Q} \times \left( \frac{1}{60} \right) \times \rho \times C \times \Delta T \]

Where:

(W) is the cooling wattage (Watts)
(Q) is the flow rate (liters per minute)
((\rho)) is the density of water (1000 kg/m³)
(C) is the specific heat capacity of water (4.186 J/g°C)
((\Delta T)) is the temperature difference across the cooling system (°C)

What is Water Cooling Wattage?

Water cooling wattage is a measure of the rate at which heat is transferred from a system using water as the cooling medium. It is an important parameter in the design and operation of water cooling systems, such as those used in computers, industrial processes, and HVAC systems. The wattage indicates the thermal power required to maintain a certain temperature difference across the cooling system, ensuring efficient heat removal.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Flow Rate (Q) = 10 liters per minute
Temperature Difference (ΔT) = 5 °C

Using the formula:

\[ \text{W} = 10 \times \left( \frac{1}{60} \right) \times 1000 \times 4.186 \times 5 = 3488.33 \]

The cooling wattage is 3488.33 Watts.