Specific Heat of Common Liquids and Fluids

Specific heats for common liquids and fluids including acetone, oil, paraffin, water and many more. Values provided in kJ/kgK, Btu/(lb oF), and Kcal/kg oC units.

ProductSpecific Heat (kJ/kgK)Specific Heat (Btu/(lb oF))Specific Heat (Kcal/kg oC)
Acetic acid2.0430.49
Acetone2.150.51
Alcohol, ethyl 31 oF (ethanol)2.30.548
Alcohol, ethyl 104 oF (ethanol)2.720.65
Alcohol, methyl. 40 - 50 oF2.470.59
Alcohol, methyl. 60 - 70 oF2.510.6
Alcohol, propyl2.370.57
Ammonia, 31 oF4.61.1
Ammonia, 104 oF4.861.16
Ammonia, 176 oF5.41.29
Ammonia, 211 oF6.21.48
Ammonia, 238 oF6.741.61
Aniline2.180.514
Asphalt, liquid2.090.5
Benzene, 60 oF1.80.43
Benzene, 150 oF1.920.46
Benzine2.1
Benzol1.80.43
Bismuth, 800 oF0.150.0345
Bismuth, 1000 oF0.1550.0369
Bismuth, 1400 oF0.1650.0393
Bromine0.470.11
n-Butane, 31 oF2.30.55
Calcium Chloride3.060.73
Carbon Disulfide0.9920.237
Carbon Tetrachloride0.8660.207
Castor Oil1.80.43
Chloroform1.050.251
Citron Oil1.840.44
Decane2.210.528
Diesel fuel2.05
Diphenylamine1.930.46
Dodecane2.210.528
Dowtherm1.550.37
Ethanol2.43
Ethanol 95%2.43
Ether2.210.528
Ethyl chloride1.54
Ethyl ether2.220.529
Ethylene glycol2.360.56
Dichlorodifluoromethane R-12 saturated -40 oF0.880.211
Dichlorodifluoromethane R-12 saturated 0 oF0.910.217
Dichlorodifluoromethane R-12 saturated 120 oF1.020.244
Fuel Oil min.1.670.4
Fuel Oil max.2.090.5
Gasoline, petrol2.220.53
Glycerine2.430.576
Heptane2.240.535
Hexane2.260.54
Hydrochlor acid3.14
Iodine2.150.51
Kerosene2.010.48
Linseed Oil1.840.44
Light Oil, 60 oF1.80.43
Light Oil, 300 oF2.30.54
Lubricating oil2.09
Mercury0.140.03
Methanol2.51
Methyl alcohol2.51
Milk3.930.94
Naphthalene1.720.41
Nitric acid1.72
Nitro benzole1.520.362
Octane2.150.51
Oil, Castor1.970.47
Oil, Olive1.970.47
Oil, mineral1.670.4
Oil, turpentine1.8
Oil, vegetable1.670.4
Olive oil1.970.47
Paraffin2.130.51
Perchlor ethylene0.905
Petroleum2.130.51
Petroleum ether1.76
Phenol1.430.34
Potassium hydrate3.680.88
Propane, 31 oF2.40.576
Propylene2.850.68
Propylene Glycol2.50.6
Rapeseed oil1.97
Salt solution 20%3.43
Sesame oil1.630.39
Silicone oil1.09
Sodium, 200 oF1.380.33
Sodium, 1000 oF1.260.3
Sodium hydrate3.930.94
Soya bean oil1.970.47
Sulfuric acid concentrated1.38
Sulfuric acid1.34
Tar1.56
Toluene1.720.41
Transformer oil1.88
Trichlor ethylene1.3
Tuluol1.510.36
Turpentine oil1.720.411
Water, fresh4.191
Water, sea 36 oF3.930.938
Xylene1.720.41