Metal · Specific Heat
Specific Heat of Stainless Steel 316
The specific heat of Stainless Steel 316 is approximately 500 J/(kg·K). Heat needed to raise temperature — governs transient thermal response.
Specific Heat of Stainless Steel 316
500 J/(kg·K)
Ranked #37 of 53 materials by specific heat
Compared to nearby materials
| Titanium Ti-6Al-4V | 526 J/(kg·K) |
| Diamond | 509 J/(kg·K) |
| Stainless Steel 304 | 500 J/(kg·K) |
| Stainless Steel 316 | 500 J/(kg·K) |
| Cast Iron (Gray) | 490 J/(kg·K) |
| Steel AISI 1018 | 486 J/(kg·K) |
| Nickel 200 | 456 J/(kg·K) |
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