Solar Oven Temperature Calculator
Estimate the maximum temperature inside a solar box cooker based on reflector area, solar irradiance, and insulation quality.
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Results
Max oven temperature
291 °C
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the glazing (aperture) area of your solar oven in square meters.
- Set the number of reflector panels and your local solar irradiance (W/m²).
- Enter the insulation R-value of the oven box and the ambient outdoor temperature.
- The calculator returns maximum oven temperature, cooking power in watts, and estimated time to boil 1 liter of water.
- Use these results to select appropriate cooking times and decide whether to add more reflectors for higher temperatures.
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