Thermal Comfort Calculator
LED Lighting Supply’s thermal comfort calculator tool determines the comfort level and estimated productivity loss for a facility based on internal temperatures and humidity levels in hot seasons. Maintaining an operative temperature with adequate heat balance will ensure optimal thermal balance in your facility.Temperature
Humidity
Comfort Level
Estimated Productivity Lost
Thermal Comfort Level and Productivity Chart
| Temperature (°F) | Humidity (%) | Comfort Level | Estimated Productivity Loss (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 30 | Warm. | 2.84 |
| 65 | 30 | Warm. | 1.67 |
| 70 | 30 | Warm. | 1.38 |
| 75 | 30 | Warm. | 1.81 |
| 80 | 40 | Warm. | 3.72 |
| 85 | 50 | Warm. | 9.28 |
| 90 | 60 | Hot! | 20.07 |
| 95 | 70 | Dangerously Hot! | 100 |
| 100 | 80 | Extremely Dangerous! | 100 |
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How to Use LED Lighting Supply's Free Thermal Comfort Calculator Tool
Determine the air temperature of your space or facility.
Air Temperature:
Refer to your facility’s thermostat to identify the air temperature in your facility. The internal temperature refers to the point at which the temperature is set, not the actual temperature of the space.
Determine the relative humidity (RH) percentage of your space or facility.
Relative Humidity (RH):
Relative humidity indicates the amount of water vapor present in the air compared to how much it can hold at a certain temperature. If the RH is 100%, it is saturated and holds the maximum amount of water possible. This, paired with radiant temperature, sacrifices overall indoor air quality.
Click calculate to define the estimated comfort level and productivity loss.
Thermal Comfort:
Thermal comfort is a feeling of well-being experienced when a person is satisfied with the existing environment. Thermal comfort indices measure how the human body reacts to conditions of the environment such as air temperature, relative humidity, and air velocity.
Hot air temperature, stagnant air, and relative humidity increase the likelihood of heat disorders for workers and reduce worker output, creating a loss of productivity and dangerous working environments.
Loss in productivity results in minimized profits. Installing a commercial or industrial ceiling fan is an ideal alternative to boost worker comfort while improving energy efficiency
In addition to utilizing the thermal comfort calculation, it is important to understand the Predicted Mean Vote (PMV). Predicted Mean Vote (PMV) predicts how occupants evaluate air temperature in a space on a 7-point scale. PMV is calculated using the following factors: air temperature, relative humidity, air velocity, mean radiant air temperature, clothing insulation level (Clo), and metabolic rate (Met).
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Heat Index:
The heat index is a measurement of how hot a thermal environment feels when relative humidity is present and identifies the level of danger for potential heat stress to occupants. The thermal comfort level is identified as neutral, warm, hot, dangerously hot, or extremely dangerous based on the National Weather Service Heat Index.
How Does This Tool Benefit Facility Managers?
- Allows you to perform thermal comfort calculations to balance indoor climate conditions
- Accounts for air speed, mean radiant temperature, and vertical air temperature difference
- Incorporates thermal sensation to gauge how occupants perceive the indoor environment
- Addresses heat loss through appropriate insulation and air conditioning systems
- Aims for optimal thermal comfort by managing these variables effectively