Thermal Capacitance Formula

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Thermal Capacitance is the ability of the energy storage capacity of a material that absorbs and stores heat for use later. Check FAQs
C=ρCoV
C - Thermal Capacitance?ρ - Density?Co - Specific Heat Capacity?V - Volume?

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26.448Edit=5.51Edit4Edit1.2Edit
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Thermal Capacitance Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Thermal Capacitance?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
C=ρCoV
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
C=5.51kg/m³4J/(kg*K)1.2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
C=5.5141.2
LAST Step Evaluate
C=26.448J/K

Thermal Capacitance Formula Elements

Variables
Thermal Capacitance
Thermal Capacitance is the ability of the energy storage capacity of a material that absorbs and stores heat for use later.
Symbol: C
Measurement: Heat CapacityUnit: J/K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Density
The Density of a material shows the denseness of that material in a specific given area. This is taken as mass per unit volume of a given object.
Symbol: ρ
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Specific Heat Capacity
Specific Heat Capacity is the heat required to raise the temperature of the unit mass of a given substance by a given amount.
Symbol: Co
Measurement: Specific Heat CapacityUnit: J/(kg*K)
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Volume
Volume stores value of volume in cubic centimeters.
Symbol: V
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Transient Heat Conduction category

​Go Instantaneous heat transfer rate
Qrate=hA(To-tf)(exp(-hAtρVTCo))
​Go Total Heat Transfer during Time Interval
Q=ρcVT(To-tf)(1-(exp(-(BiFo))))
​Go Time Constant in unsteady state heat transfer
Tc=ρCoVThA
​Go Power on exponential of temperature-time relation
b=-hAtρVTCo

How to Evaluate Thermal Capacitance?

Thermal Capacitance evaluator uses Thermal Capacitance = Density*Specific Heat Capacity*Volume to evaluate the Thermal Capacitance, The thermal Capacitance formula is the product of density, specific heat capacity, and volume of the system. Thermal Capacitance is denoted by C symbol.

How to evaluate Thermal Capacitance using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Thermal Capacitance, enter Density (ρ), Specific Heat Capacity (Co) & Volume (V) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Thermal Capacitance

What is the formula to find Thermal Capacitance?
The formula of Thermal Capacitance is expressed as Thermal Capacitance = Density*Specific Heat Capacity*Volume. Here is an example- 26.448 = 5.51*4*1.2.
How to calculate Thermal Capacitance?
With Density (ρ), Specific Heat Capacity (Co) & Volume (V) we can find Thermal Capacitance using the formula - Thermal Capacitance = Density*Specific Heat Capacity*Volume.
Can the Thermal Capacitance be negative?
Yes, the Thermal Capacitance, measured in Heat Capacity can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Thermal Capacitance?
Thermal Capacitance is usually measured using the Joule per Kelvin[J/K] for Heat Capacity. Joule per Fahrenheit[J/K], Joule per Celsius[J/K], Joule per Kilokelvin[J/K] are the few other units in which Thermal Capacitance can be measured.
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