Specific Heat Capacity of Common Materials
Reference table for specific heat capacity (cₚ) at ~20–25°C
Specific Heat Capacity Comparison Table
| Material | Specific Heat cₚ (J/kg·K) |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | 897 |
| Steel (Carbon) | 490 |
| Stainless Steel | 500 |
| Copper | 385 |
| Brass | 380 |
| Bronze | 350 |
| Nickel | 440 |
| Titanium | 520 |
| Cast Iron | 460 |
| Polyethylene (PE) | 2300 |
| Polypropylene (PP) | 1900 |
| Polystyrene (PS) | 1300 |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | 1200 |
| Epoxy Resin | 1100 |
| Concrete | 880 |
| Wood (Oak) | 2400 |
| Wood (Pine) | 1700 |
| Bricks | 840 |
Specific Heat Capacity Chart
About Specific Heat Capacity
Specific heat capacity (cₚ) is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of a material by 1 Kelvin. It is expressed in Joules per kilogram per Kelvin (J/kg·K).
Materials with high specific heat capacity can store more thermal energy and experience slower temperature changes, making them important in thermal management, heat transfer analysis, and material selection.
Engineering Applications
- Thermal diffusivity calculations
- Heat exchanger design
- Thermal storage systems
- Transient heat conduction modeling
- Energy efficiency analysis