Thermal Expansion Calculator
Calculate Linear & Volumetric Expansion
Calculate thermal expansion of materials due to temperature changes. Supports linear and volumetric expansion.
Expansion Parameters
m
×10⁻⁶/°C
°C
Formula
ΔL = α × L₀ × ΔT
Note
Thermal expansion coefficients vary with temperature. Values shown are typical at room temperature.
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| thermalExpansion.material | α (×10⁻⁶/°C) | β (×10⁻⁶/°C) |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | 23 | 69 |
| Steel | 11 | 33 |
| Copper | 17 | 51 |
| Brass | 19 | 57 |
| Concrete | 12 | 36 |
| Glass | 9 | 27 |
Applications
- Bridge design
- Railway tracks
- Building construction
- Bimetallic thermostats
- Pipeline engineering
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