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Thermal Expansion of a Solid Calculator

ΔL = α·L₀·ΔT — linear thermal expansion.

Calculates linear thermal expansion ΔL = α·L₀·ΔT, volumetric expansion ΔV = 3α·V₀·ΔT, and final dimensions for a solid with given coefficient of thermal expansion α.

Daniel Oh By Daniel Oh
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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

ΔL = α·L₀·ΔT; ΔV ≈ 3α·V₀·ΔT

In depth

Calculates linear thermal expansion ΔL = α·L₀·ΔT, volumetric expansion ΔV = 3α·V₀·ΔT, and final dimensions for a solid with given coefficient of thermal expansion α.