Culinary & Baking Math
Intermediate
Boiling Point vs Altitude
Approximate drop in water's boiling point with elevation (h in metres).
Formula
Variables
T_bBoiling point (°C)
hAltitude (m)
Example
1500 m: T_b ≈ 100 - 5.3 = 94.7°C
Did You Know?
In high-altitude cities like Denver, water boils around 95°C, so pasta and eggs take noticeably longer.
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