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Heat of Combustion Calculator

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Total Energy Released
-- MegaJoules (MJ)
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Calculates total thermal enthalpy released during complete oxidation of organic fuel compounds.

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Understanding Heat of Combustion Calculator & Formula

Mathematical Formula: Energy Released (q) = Mass of Fuel × Heat of Combustion (ΔHc)

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Specific Energy Densities of Fuels

FuelFormulaHigher Heating Value (HHV in MJ/kg)Energy Density (MJ/L)
Hydrogen GasH2141.8 MJ/kg0.01 MJ/L (gas) / 8.5 (liquid)
Natural Gas (Methane)CH455.5 MJ/kg0.036 MJ/L
Propane (LPG)C3H850.3 MJ/kg25.3 MJ/L
Gasoline / PetrolC8H1847.3 MJ/kg34.2 MJ/L
Diesel FuelC12H2344.8 MJ/kg38.6 MJ/L
Wood / Biomass (Dry)Cellulose18.5 MJ/kgN/A

How to Use the Heat of Combustion Calculator

  1. 1 Enter mass of fuel in kilograms.
  2. 2 Enter specific heat of combustion in MJ/kg (e.g. 47.3 for gasoline).
  3. 3 Read total released energy in MJ or convert to kWh.
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Heat of Combustion Calculator — Frequently Asked Questions

Q1 What is the difference between Higher (HHV) and Lower (LHV) Heating Value? ▾

HHV assumes water produced in combustion condenses back into liquid (releasing latent heat of vaporization), whereas LHV assumes water remains as steam in the exhaust.

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