Psychrometric Calculator

Humidity, Dew Point & Air Properties

Calculate Air Properties

Enter any two values to calculate all psychrometric properties.

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Comfort Zone Reference

ASHRAE Comfort Zone (Cooling)

Temperature: 73-79°F (23-26°C)

Relative Humidity: 30-60%

Dew Point: 35-62°F (2-17°C)

Air Movement: 20-50 fpm

ASHRAE Comfort Zone (Heating)

Temperature: 68-75°F (20-24°C)

Relative Humidity: 30-50%

Dew Point: 35-55°F (2-13°C)

Air Movement: 10-30 fpm

Note: Indoor humidity above 60% promotes mold growth. Below 30% can cause respiratory discomfort and static electricity.

Psychrometric Terms

Dry Bulb Temperature (DBT)

The temperature of air measured by a standard thermometer. This is what we typically refer to as "air temperature."

Wet Bulb Temperature (WBT)

The temperature measured by a thermometer covered with a wet wick. The evaporative cooling effect lowers the reading. The difference between dry and wet bulb indicates humidity level.

Dew Point Temperature

The temperature at which air becomes saturated and water vapor begins to condense. A higher dew point means more moisture in the air.

Relative Humidity (RH)

The ratio of actual water vapor in the air to the maximum possible at that temperature, expressed as a percentage.

Humidity Ratio (W)

The mass of water vapor per unit mass of dry air, typically expressed in grains per pound (gr/lb) or kg/kg.

Enthalpy (h)

The total heat content of the air-water vapor mixture, including both sensible and latent heat. Measured in BTU/lb or kJ/kg.

Quick Reference

Very Dry <30% RH
Comfortable 30-50% RH
Slightly Humid 50-60% RH
Humid >60% RH

Dew Point Comfort

<55°F Comfortable
55-60°F OK
60-65°F Sticky
>65°F Oppressive

Key Formulas

Saturation Pressure:

Pws = e^(C₁/T + C₂ + C₃T...)

Humidity Ratio:

W = 0.622 × Pv / (P - Pv)

Enthalpy (IP):

h = 0.24T + W(1061 + 0.444T)