Human Body - Specific Heat
Specific heat of the human body - compared to substances like protein and wood.
THe specific heat of the human body compared to protein and wood:
| Substance | Specific Heat - cp- (J/(kg oC)) |
|---|---|
| Human Body (average) 1) | 3470 |
| Human Body (average) 2) | 2980 |
| Protein | 1700 |
| Wood | 1700 |
1) based on widely used assumptions
2) calculated - ranging 2444 - 3390 J/kgC depending on max/min tissue vales
- 1 J/(kg oC) = 2.389×10-4 kcal/(kg oC) = 2.389×10-4 Btu/lbmoF
Up to 60% of the human adult body is water. Specific heat of water is 4187 J/kg oC (1 Btu/lbm oF).
