Specific Heat Ratio Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Specific Heat Ratio Dynamic = Heat Capacity Constant Pressure/Heat Capacity Constant Volume
κ = Cp/Cv
This formula uses 3 Variables
Variables Used
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 = Cp/Cv --> 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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14 Thermal Parameters Calculators

Specific Heat of Gas Mixture
Go Specific Heat of Gas Mixture = (Number of Moles of Gas 1*Specific Heat Capacity of Gas 1 at Constant Volume+Number of Moles of Gas 2*Specific Heat Capacity of Gas 2 at Constant Volume)/(Number of Moles of Gas 1+Number of Moles of Gas 2)
Thermal Stress of Material
Go Thermal Stress = (Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion*Young's Modulus*Temperature Change)/(Initial Length)
Change in Potential Energy
Go Change in Potential Energy = Mass*[g]*(Height of Object at Point 2-Height of Object at Point 1)
Saturated Mixture Specific Enthalpy
Go Saturated Mixture Specific Enthalpy = Fluid Specific Enthalpy+Vapour Quality*Latent Heat of Vaporization
Specific Heat at Constant Volume
Go Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume = Heat Change/(Number of Moles*Temperature Change)
Thermal Expansion
Go Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion = Change in Length/(Initial Length*Temperature Change)
Change in Kinetic Energy
Go Change in Kinetic Energy = 1/2*Mass*(Final Velocity at Point 2^2-Final Velocity at Point 1^2)
Ratio of Specific Heat
Go Specific Heat Ratio = Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure/Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume
Total Energy of System
Go Total Energy of System = Potential Energy+Kinetic Energy+Internal Energy
Sensible Heat Factor
Go Sensible Heat Factor = Sensible Heat/(Sensible Heat+Latent Heat)
Specific Heat Ratio
Go Specific Heat Ratio Dynamic = Heat Capacity Constant Pressure/Heat Capacity Constant Volume
Specific Heat
Go Specific Heat = Heat*Mass*Temperature Change
Thermal Capacity
Go Thermal Capacity = Mass*Specific Heat
Latent Heat
Go Latent Heat = Heat/Mass

Specific Heat Ratio Formula

Specific Heat Ratio Dynamic = Heat Capacity Constant Pressure/Heat Capacity Constant Volume
κ = Cp/Cv

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 (Cp) & Heat Capacity Constant Volume (Cv) 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 = Cp/Cv 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 (Cp) & Heat Capacity Constant Volume (Cv). 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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