Calculate the adjustment factor based on temperature and humidity for HVAC systems, construction materials, or other applications where environmental conditions affect performance.
Learn how to use the Adjustment Factor Calculator and understand its applications.
The adjustment factor (AF) represents how environmental conditions (temperature and humidity) affect a system or material. It's used to modify values such as:
HVAC Systems: If the adjustment factor is 1.08, you would need to increase heating/cooling capacity by 8% to maintain the desired temperature in the current environmental conditions.
Construction: The adjustment factor can help account for how temperature and humidity affect material dimensions, strength, or curing times.
The calculator uses the formula: AF = 1 + (T × 0.003) - (H × 0.002)
Where:
The formula assumes a linear relationship between temperature and humidity and their effects on the adjustment factor. Note that this is a simplified model and may not be accurate for all applications.