Thermal Energy Calculator
Compute energy for sensible heating or cooling.
Instructions
Provide mass, specific heat, and temperature difference. Click Calculate to get energy in joules.
Formula
Q = m · c · ΔT
About Thermal Energy (Sensible)
This calculator estimates sensible heat only. For phase changes, include latent heat using Q = mL as well.
Common Questions
What if ΔT is negative?
Negative ΔT indicates cooling; the magnitude is the energy removed.
Can I use °C?
Yes for temperature differences. For absolute temperature, use K.