Humidity And Moisture Content Relationship
The table below shows the approximate relationship
between relative humidity (RH) and equilibrium
moisture content (EMC) of some woods. (These figures
are approximate values and may vary for different
species.)
Table 1. Approx. relationship between RH and EMC
Relative Humidity Wood MC %
10 % 3 to 5
20 % 5 to 6
30 % 6 to 8
40 % 8 to 10
50 % 10 to 11
60 % 11 to 13
70 % 13 to 15
80 % 15 to 18
90 % 18 to 23
100 % 23 +
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