Specific Energy

Calculator and formulas for calculating the specific energy

Specific energy calculation


This function calculates the gravimetric energy density or specific energy.

The specific energy is a measure of the energy per mass of a substance (SI unit: joule per kilogram).

For the calculation, use the radio button to select which parameter is to be calculated. Then enter the required values and click the 'Calculate' button.


Specific energy calculator

 What should be calculated?
 Eingabe
Specific energy [J/kg]
Energy [J]
Mass [kg]
Decimal places
 Result
Energy
Specific energy
Mass

Formulas for specific energy

\(\displaystyle Specific\;energy\;[J/kg]=\frac{Energie\;[J]}{Masse\;[kg]}\)

Specific energy \(\displaystyle w=\frac{E}{m}\)

Energy \(\displaystyle E=w· m\)

Mass \(\displaystyle m=\frac{E}{w}\)

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