Specific Heat Capacity of Water (Cp) vs Temperature
Cp of liquid water from 0 to 300°C. Polynomial fit, ideal for heat exchanger duty and energy balance calculations.
Specific Heat of Water vs Temperature
Property Data
| Temperature (°C) | Specific Heat (kJ/kg·°C) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 4.2176 |
| 20 | 4.1816 |
| 40 | 4.1786 |
| 60 | 4.1848 |
| 80 | 4.1964 |
| 100 | 4.2159 |
| 150 | 4.302 |
| 200 | 4.451 |
| 250 | 4.678 |
| 300 | 5.141 |
Key Insights
- •Minimum Cp at ~37°C (4.1783 kJ/kg·°C).
- •Cp increases +23% from 20°C to 300°C.
- •Use averaged Cp for large ΔT in Q = mCpΔT.
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