Thermal Expansion Calculator

Calculate the linear expansion of a material given its original length, coefficient of thermal expansion, and temperature change.

Inputs

Steel ≈ 0.000012 /°C

Results
Length Change
0.0036 m
New Length
10.0036 m

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Formula

ΔL = L₀ × α × ΔT

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