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Heat of Combustion from Mass Calculator

q = m · ΔH_c using the mass burned and the specific heat of combustion.

Compute the heat released when a known mass of fuel undergoes complete combustion, using the fuel's specific heat of combustion: q = m · ΔH_c. Reports the result in kJ and kcal.

Dr. Helena Ortiz By Dr. Helena Ortiz
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Inputs

g
kJ/g

Results

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How to use this calculator

  1. Fill in the inputs above using the units you already have.
  2. Values update automatically as you type — no submit button needed.
  3. Hover any result row for the underlying formula and intermediate values.

Formula

q = mass · ΔH_c

In depth

Compute the heat released when a known mass of fuel undergoes complete combustion, using the fuel's specific heat of combustion: q = m · ΔH_c. Reports the result in kJ and kcal.