Carnot Efficiency Calculator
Free calculate maximum theoretical efficiency of heat engines using carnot's theorem from hot and cold reservoir temperatures.
Input Parameters
Source temperature
Sink temperature
Results
Enter temperatures to calculate Carnot efficiency
Carnot Efficiency Formula
Efficiency Formula
η = 1 - (TC / TH)
Where TH and TC are in Kelvin
Key Points
- • Maximum possible efficiency
- • Depends only on temperatures
- • Cannot exceed 100%
- • Real engines are less efficient