| Substance | Specific Heat Capacity at 25oC in J/kgoC |
| H2 gas | 14267 |
| He gas | 5300 |
| H2O(l) | 4186 |
| lithium | 3560 |
| ethyl alcohol | 2460 |
| ethylene glycol | 2200 |
| ice @ 0oC | 2060 |
| steam @ 100oC | 2020 |
| sodium | 1230 |
| air | 1020 |
| magnesium | 1020 |
| aluminum | 900 |
| potassium | 750 |
| sulphur | 730 |
| calcium | 650 |
| iron | 444 |
| nickel | 440 |
| zinc | 390 |
| copper | 386 |
| brass | 380 |
| silver | 240 |
| tin | 210 |
| lead | 160 |
| mercury | 140 |
| gold | 129 |