Can Humidity be Measured?

Sakshi Verma
Sep 23, 2022

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Humidity is the concentration of water vapor present in the air. It is basically the amount of water vapor in the air. Instruments like digital thermohygrometers are extremely useful for measuring a particular space’s humidity. So, the short answer is, yes, it is possible to measure humidity. Let’s see how

How is humidity measured?

Humidity measurement instruments use factors such as temperature, pressure, mass, and a mechanical or electrical change in a substance as moisture is absorbed.

Digital thermohygrometers are capable of measuring humidity and displaying temperature and humidity. It also calculates and displays the dewpoint and can measure different humidity and temperature ranges depending on the model.

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