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Thermal Calculator

Calculate heat flow (Q) based on temperature difference and thermal resistance. Essential for thermal design, cooling systems, and mechanical engineering analysis.

Heat Transfer Formula

Q = ΔT / R

Heat Flow = Temperature Difference / Thermal Resistance

Units: [Watts] = [°C or K] / [°C/W or K/W]

Inputs

e.g., 25 for room temperature

e.g., 100 for hot surface

e.g., 0.5 for efficient heat transfer

Heat Transfer Fundamentals

Thermal Resistance (R): Opposition to heat flow, analogous to electrical resistance

Temperature Difference (ΔT): Driving force for heat transfer

Heat Flow (Q): Rate of heat energy transfer, measured in Watts

Applications: CPU cooling, building insulation, thermal design

Example Scenarios

Typical R Values

CPU → Heatsink: ~0.1-0.3 °C/W

Air gap: ~1.0 °C/W

Insulation: ~2-10 °C/W

Foam: ~5-20 °C/W