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Humidity Ratio Calculator

Estimate water vapor mass per mass of dry air.

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About this calculator

How it works

Humidity ratio is the mass of water vapor per mass of dry air. This uses a saturation-pressure approximation.

Formulas

Formulas used

Humidity ratio

w = 0.62198 Pv / (P - Pv)

Vapor pressure

Pv = RH x Psat / 100

Worked example

Example calculation

Humidity ratio

25 C, 50% RH, 101.325 kPa gives about 0.0099 kg/kg dry air

Guide

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter the known temperature, pressure, energy, humidity, or material values.
  2. Select units beside each input where unit menus are shown.
  3. Use the highlighted result for screening and verify assumptions before design use.

Reference

What the results mean

Humidity ratio

Water vapor mass per dry-air mass.

Vapor pressure

Partial pressure of water vapor in moist air.

Assumptions and limits

Before using the result

  • Calculations use simplified ideal relations or common approximations for quick engineering checks.
  • Real systems may require property tables, phase behavior, transient analysis, losses, and code or manufacturer data.
  • Use verified data and qualified engineering judgement for final design or safety-critical work.

FAQ

Humidity Ratio Calculator questions

Are these results suitable for final thermodynamic design?

Use these tools for education, screening, and early checks. Final work should use verified properties, standards, operating limits, and qualified engineering review.

Why can real thermal systems differ from these calculations?

Real systems include losses, non-ideal properties, transient behavior, two-phase effects, humidity assumptions, heat leaks, and measurement uncertainty.

Can I use different units?

Yes. Select units beside inputs where menus are shown. Values are converted internally before solving.

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