Heat Capacity Ratio Calculator

Enter the heat capacity at constant pressure (J/K) and the heat capacity at constant volume (J/K) into the Calculator. The calculator will evaluate the Heat Capacity Ratio. 

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Heat Capacity Ratio Formula

HCR = Cp / Cv

Variables:

• HCR is the Heat Capacity Ratio ()
• Cp is the heat capacity at constant pressure (J/K)
• Cv is the heat capacity at constant volume (J/K)

To calculate Heat Capacity Ratio, divide the heat capacity at constant pressure by the heat capacity at constant volume.

How to Calculate Heat Capacity Ratio?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Heat Capacity Ratio.

1. First, determine the heat capacity at constant pressure (J/K). 
2. Next, determine the heat capacity at constant volume (J/K). 
3. Next, gather the formula from above = HCR = Cp / Cv.
4. Finally, calculate the Heat Capacity Ratio.
5. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem : 

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

heat capacity at constant pressure (J/K) = 50

heat capacity at constant volume (J/K) = 20