Specific Heat Ratio Calculator

✖Heat capacity constant pressure is the amount of heat energy absorbed/released per unit mass of a substance where the pressure does not change.ⓘ Heat Capacity Constant Pressure [C_p]			+10% -10%
✖Heat capacity constant volume is the amount of heat energy absorbed/released per unit mass of a substance where the volume does not change.ⓘ Heat Capacity Constant Volume [Q_v]			+10% -10%

✖The Specific Heat Ratio Dynamic is the ratio of the heat capacity at constant pressure to heat capacity at constant volume.ⓘ Specific Heat Ratio [κ]

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STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Specific Heat Ratio Dynamic = Heat Capacity Constant Pressure/Heat Capacity Constant Volume
κ = C_p/Q_v
This formula uses 3 Variables

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Specific Heat Ratio Dynamic - The Specific Heat Ratio Dynamic is the ratio of the heat capacity at constant pressure to heat capacity at constant volume.
Heat Capacity Constant Pressure - (Measured in Joule per Kilogram per K) - Heat capacity constant pressure is the amount of heat energy absorbed/released per unit mass of a substance where the pressure does not change.
Heat Capacity Constant Volume - (Measured in Joule per Kilogram per K) - Heat capacity constant volume is the amount of heat energy absorbed/released per unit mass of a substance where the volume does not change.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Heat Capacity Constant Pressure: 1001 Joule per Kilogram per K --> 1001 Joule per Kilogram per K No Conversion Required
Heat Capacity Constant Volume: 718 Joule per Kilogram per K --> 718 Joule per Kilogram per K No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

κ = C_p/Q_v --> 1001/718

Evaluating ... ...

κ = 1.3941504178273

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

1.3941504178273 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

1.3941504178273 ≈ 1.39415 <-- Specific Heat Ratio Dynamic

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Specific Heat Ratio Dynamic = Heat Capacity Constant Pressure/Heat Capacity Constant Volume
κ = C_p/Q_v

What is the specific heat ratio?

The specific heat ratio is the ratio of the heat capacity at constant pressure to heat capacity at constant volume. It is sometimes also known as the isentropic expansion factor. The ratio of specific heat is important for its applications in thermodynamically reversible processes, especially involving ideal gases; the speed of sound depends on this factor.

How to Calculate Specific Heat Ratio?

Specific Heat Ratio calculator uses Specific Heat Ratio Dynamic = Heat Capacity Constant Pressure/Heat Capacity Constant Volume to calculate the Specific Heat Ratio Dynamic, The Specific heat ratio is the ratio of the heat capacity at constant pressure to heat capacity at constant volume. Specific Heat Ratio Dynamic is denoted by κ symbol.

How to calculate Specific Heat Ratio using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Specific Heat Ratio, enter Heat Capacity Constant Pressure (C_p) & Heat Capacity Constant Volume (Q_v) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Specific Heat Ratio calculation can be explained with given input values -> 1.39415 = 1001/718.

FAQ

What is Specific Heat Ratio?

The Specific heat ratio is the ratio of the heat capacity at constant pressure to heat capacity at constant volume and is represented as κ = C_p/Q_v or Specific Heat Ratio Dynamic = Heat Capacity Constant Pressure/Heat Capacity Constant Volume. Heat capacity constant pressure is the amount of heat energy absorbed/released per unit mass of a substance where the pressure does not change & Heat capacity constant volume is the amount of heat energy absorbed/released per unit mass of a substance where the volume does not change.

How to calculate Specific Heat Ratio?

The Specific heat ratio is the ratio of the heat capacity at constant pressure to heat capacity at constant volume is calculated using Specific Heat Ratio Dynamic = Heat Capacity Constant Pressure/Heat Capacity Constant Volume. To calculate Specific Heat Ratio, you need Heat Capacity Constant Pressure (C_p) & Heat Capacity Constant Volume (Q_v). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Heat Capacity Constant Pressure & Heat Capacity Constant Volume and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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