# Experiment question- energy consumed from single shower

1. Oct 3, 2013

### bigpapi4153

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
Not really a problem but more of an experiment.
Attempting to measure the amount of energy used for one typical shower
I have come up with these units, I need help figuring out the energy being consumed through the shower water use and shower water cost. Some equations would be very helpful.

Average Shower Time: 17 Minutes
Shower Head Water Usage: 2.5 gallons (U.S. Average) per minute
Water Cost: $2.00 per 1,000 gallons (U.S. annual average for price) Water Heater Usage energy type: Electric Cost of Water Heater Usage:$0.17 per kWh
Water Temperature: Calculated at approximately 61 degrees Fahrenheit
Shower Temperature: Calculated at approximately 115 degrees Fahrenheit

2. Relevant equations
the issue is I am not sure what equation needs to be used to solve for energy

3. The attempt at a solution
Dont have an attempt without the equations
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

2. Relevant equations

3. The attempt at a solution

2. Oct 3, 2013

### BOAS

Q = mcΔT

You know the mass, you can look up the specific heat capacity and you can calculate by how much you want to heat the water by.