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Water Temperature Change Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the energy required to change the temperature of water (E) is:

$E = m \cdot c \cdot \Delta T$

Where:

$E$ is the energy required (Joules)
$m$ is the mass of water (kilograms)
$c$ is the specific heat capacity (J/kg°C)
$\Delta T$ is the temperature change (°C)

What is Specific Heat Capacity?

Specific heat capacity is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of a substance by one degree Celsius. For water, the specific heat capacity is typically around 4,186 Joules per kilogram per degree Celsius (J/kg°C).

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Mass of Water (m) = 2 kg
Specific Heat Capacity (c) = 4,186 J/kg°C
Temperature Change (ΔT) = 10 °C

Using the formula to calculate the energy required (E):

$E = m \cdot c \cdot \Delta T = 2 \cdot 4186 \cdot 10 = 83,720 \text{ Joules}$

The energy required (E) is 83,720 Joules.