How to Calculate RH

Relative humidity, sometimes referred to as RH, is the amount of moisture in the air compared to the dew point at the same temperature. Relative humidity is found by comparing the actual vapor density of the air to the saturation vapor density of the air at a given point in time. To truly understand the science behind vapor density and its relation to relative humidity, a strong background in physics is necessary. Luckily, to determine the percentage of relative humidity, all you need is a calculator.

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Instructions

    • 1

      Divide the actual vapor density -- the current amount of moisture in the air -- by the saturation vapor density, or the dew point. If the actual vapor density is 15 g per square meter and the saturation vapor density is 58 g per square meter, the answer is .272727 (15 / 58 = .272727).

    • 2

      Multiply the answer by 100 (.272727 x 100 = 27.2727).

    • 3

      Round the number to the nearest tenth to determine the relative humidity. The relative humidity of the air when the actual vapor density is 15 grams per square meter and the saturation vapor density is 58 g per square meter is 27.27 percent.

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