Moisture Loss Formula:
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Definition: This calculator estimates the amount of moisture that evaporates from carpet based on area, evaporation rate, and time.
Purpose: It helps carpet cleaners, restoration professionals, and homeowners determine drying times and moisture removal.
The calculator uses the formula:
Where:
Explanation: The carpet area is multiplied by the evaporation rate and time to calculate total moisture loss.
Details: Proper moisture calculation prevents mold growth, ensures complete drying, and helps plan drying equipment needs.
Tips: Enter the carpet area in square meters, evaporation rate (default 0.1 kg/m²·h), and drying time in hours. All values must be > 0.
Q1: What affects evaporation rate?
A: Air temperature, humidity, airflow, carpet thickness, and backing material all influence evaporation rate.
Q2: What's a typical evaporation rate?
A: For wet carpet, rates typically range from 0.05 to 0.2 kg/m²·h under normal drying conditions.
Q3: How do I measure carpet area?
A: Multiply length by width of the affected area in meters. For irregular shapes, divide into rectangles.
Q4: Does this account for padding moisture?
A: No, this calculates only surface moisture. Padding may retain additional moisture that needs separate calculation.
Q5: How can I increase evaporation rate?
A: Use air movers, dehumidifiers, increase temperature, or reduce humidity to improve evaporation.