Thermal Equilibrium Calculator
Compute final temperature from masses, specific heats, and initial temperatures.
Instructions
Enter masses, specific heats, and starting temperatures of two bodies. The tool computes the equilibrium temperature assuming no heat loss.
Formula
Tf = (m₁ c₁ T₁ + m₂ c₂ T₂) / (m₁ c₁ + m₂ c₂)
About Thermal Equilibrium
In an isolated system, heat flows until temperatures equalize. This calculation neglects losses and phase change.
Common Questions
Different materials?
Use appropriate specific heats for each material; the formula accounts for differences.
Heat losses?
Losses lower the final temperature compared to this ideal prediction.