Biology

VPD Calculator

Find vapor pressure deficit from temperature and humidity.

Parameters Live Compute
Calculated Output
VPD (kPa) 1.267
Saturation vapor pressure (kPa) 3.168
Formula: SVP = 0.6108·e^(17.27T/(T+237.3)); VPD = SVP(1−RH/100)
Step-by-Step Breakdown
1. Values used:
2. Air temperature = 25 °C
3. Relative humidity = 60 %
4.
5. VPD = 1.267kPa
6. Saturation vapor pressure = 3.168kPa
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VPD describes how 'thirsty' the air is — a key driver of plant transpiration.

The math behind it

Saturation vapor pressure SVP = 0.6108 × e^(17.27T ÷ (T+237.3)); VPD = SVP × (1 − RH/100).

Worked Example

25 °C, 60% RH → ~1.27 kPa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ideal range?

Many crops thrive around 0.8–1.2 kPa.

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