Thermal Expansion Formula
The change in length of a material due to temperature change.
Formula
ΔL = αL₀ΔT
Discipline: Materials Engineering. Result unit: m.
Variables and units
- ΔL — Length Change (m): Change in length
- α — Thermal Expansion Coefficient (1/K): Coefficient of thermal expansion
- L₀ — Initial Length (m): Initial length
- ΔT — Temperature Change (K): Change in temperature