Vapor Pressure of Water Calculator

Vapor Pressure of Water

Buck equation estimate for saturation vapor pressure (kPa).

2026-05-06T10:07:27.288Z
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Vapor Pressure (P)

3.1685 kPa

P = 0.61121 × exp((18.678 − T/234.5) × (T/(257.14 + T)))

Calculated using the Buck Equation

About Water Vapor Pressure

The vapor pressure of water is the pressure at which water vapor is in thermodynamic equilibrium with its condensed state. At higher temperatures, the vapor pressure increases exponentially.

How to use

Enter temperature in °C; the calculator returns saturation vapor pressure in kPa using the Buck equation.

Example

At 25°C, P ≈ 3.17 kPa (example).

FAQs

Q: Units? A: kPa. Q: Accuracy? A: Buck equation is empirical and accurate for many meteorological ranges.

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