Altitude Boiling Point Calculator

Calculate the boiling point of water at different altitudes using the standard atmospheric model

Input Parameters

Enter the altitude above sea level in meters (0-8848 meters)

Calculation Results

Calculation Results

Boiling Point at Sea Level:

100.00 °C

Boiling Point at Current Altitude:

100.00 °C

Temperature Difference:

0.00 °C

Calculation Formula

Boiling Point = 100° - 0.006 × Altitude (m)

Where:
- 100° is the boiling point of water at sea level
- 0.006 is the rate of temperature decrease per meter of altitude
- Altitude is the height above sea level in meters

Altitude Boiling Point Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Altitude Boiling Point Calculator and understand the relationship between altitude and boiling point

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the altitude above sea level in meters in the input field.
  2. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the boiling point at that altitude.
  3. The calculator will display the boiling point at sea level (100°C), the boiling point at your specified altitude, and the temperature difference.
  4. Use the "Reset" button to clear all inputs and results.

Understanding Altitude and Boiling Point

The boiling point of water decreases with increasing altitude due to lower atmospheric pressure. At sea level, water boils at 100°C (212°F) under standard atmospheric conditions. For every meter of altitude increase, the boiling point drops by approximately 0.006°C.

This relationship is important for cooking, as recipes prepared at sea level may require adjustments when cooked at higher altitudes. Food may take longer to cook or may not cook properly if you don't adjust for the lower boiling point.

Practical Applications

  • Outdoor cooking: Adjust cooking times for recipes prepared at sea level
  • Scientific experiments: Understand how altitude affects boiling point in experiments
  • Travel planning: Prepare for cooking needs when traveling to high-altitude destinations

Note: This calculator uses the standard atmospheric model for boiling point calculation. Actual boiling point can be affected by other factors such as humidity and atmospheric pressure variations.