Kinematic viscosity
nu = mu / rho
Dynamic viscosity divided by density
Water property lookup
Specific Heat of Water
Look up the specific heat capacity of water by temperature for heating, cooling, heat exchanger, and energy storage calculations.
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Enter water temperature
Results interpolate specific heat from the water heat capacity table at standard atmospheric pressure.
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Reference table
Water specific heat by temperature
| Temperature (°C) | Specific Heat (J/kg·K) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 4210 |
| 5 | 4205 |
| 10 | 4199 |
| 15 | 4193 |
| 20 | 4187 |
| 25 | 4182 |
| 30 | 4178 |
| 35 | 4175 |
| 40 | 4174 |
| 50 | 4181 |
| 60 | 4193 |
| 70 | 4207 |
| 80 | 4219 |
| 90 | 4228 |
| 100 | 4217 |
Formulas
Useful water property relationships
Sensible heat
Q = m cp Delta T
Heating or cooling energy for liquid water
Specific heat is used for sensible heat calculations, heat exchanger sizing, calorimetry, thermal storage, and HVAC or process heating estimates.
Reference
What the water property values mean
Density
Mass per unit volume, used for buoyancy, mass flow, hydrostatic pressure, and hydraulic calculations.
Viscosity
Resistance to flow, used for Reynolds number, pressure drop, pump sizing, and pipe flow estimates.
Specific heat
Heat required to raise water temperature, used for heating, cooling, and energy storage calculations.
Vapor pressure
Equilibrium pressure of water vapor, used for boiling, evaporation, cavitation, and phase-change checks.
FAQ
Water property questions
What is the specific heat of water at 25 C?
At 25 C, the specific heat capacity of water is approximately 4182 J/kg.K.
What formula uses specific heat?
For sensible heating or cooling, use Q = m cp Delta T.
Does water specific heat change with temperature?
Yes. It changes slightly across the liquid range, so using a temperature-specific value improves calculations.
Related
Water property tables
Density of Water
Water density values across practical temperatures.
Dynamic Viscosity of Water
Dynamic viscosity values for water.
Kinematic Viscosity of Water
Kinematic viscosity values for water.
Properties of Water at Room Temperature
Reference water properties at 25 deg C.
Properties of Water at Standard Pressure
Water properties at atmospheric pressure.