Boiling Point At

Different Altitudes

Explore how the boiling point of water varies as you change altitude.
Understand why cooking times differ on mountains!

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Information about boiling point and altitude

What is the Boiling Point?

The boiling point is the temperature at which a liquid changes to vapor. For water at sea level, this happens at 100°C (212°F).

How Altitude Affects Boiling

At higher altitudes, atmospheric pressure is lower, causing water to boil at lower temperatures. This affects cooking and heating times significantly.

Practical Implications

Lower boiling temperatures mean food takes longer to cook at high altitudes. Pressure cookers can help by increasing the boiling point.


Mountain Boiling Point Simulation

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Hover over the mountain to see altitude. Click to get the boiling point.