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Wattage Estimation Tool
Select the material of the object you will be heating.
Select Material from Below
Steel (most types)
Aluminum
Glass
Copper
Enter the specific heat of your material.
Specific Heat:
J/g°C
What is the peak temperature that the heat sink may reach?
*°C = (°F - 32) * (5/9)
Peak Temperature:
°C
What is the minimum ambient temperature that the heat sink may start at?
*°C = (°F - 32) * (5/9)
Coldest Temperature:
°C
How quickly should the heat sink temperature rise from the minimum to the maximum?
Time:
seconds
What is the surface area of the heater and heat sink?
Surface Area of the Heater:
cm
2
Surface Area of the Heat Sink:
cm
2
Will the heater be placed between two heat sinks/plates?
Number of Heat Sinks:
One
Two
It is assumed that the two heat sinks will be of the same size, material and mass.
What are the expected air flow speeds around the heater and the heat sink?
Air Flow Speed:
mph
What is the mass of one heat sink?
Mass:
g
Please confirm all inputs are correct.
Material:
Specific Heat:
J/g°C
Peak Temperature:
°C
Minimum Temperature:
°C
Heating Time:
Surface Area of Heater:
cm
2
Surface Area of Heater:
cm
2
Number of Heat Sinks:
Air Flow Speed:
mph
Mass:
g
