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Old 08-24-2024, 03:16 PM
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I think you have it wrong.
A dewpoint of 60F means that moisture forms on surfaces in your home at 60F. This is uncomfortable and has a relative humidity of 100 % which is high mold condition.

A relative humidity of 60 % means that the water content in the air in that house is 60% of the maximum water content that the air at that temperature can hold.
After my comment I looked further to find comparisons for dewpoint (F) versus relative humidity (% at T)

Dewpoint considerations are consistent with Pondboy's Post
Dewpoint less than or equal to 55F is dry and comfortable range
Dewpoint of 55 to 65 F is becoming" sticky " range
Dewpoint over 65 is oppressive

To try to link dewpoint and relative humidity I found this comparison which includes the units of measure for typical recommended AC settings
If RH is 50% and indoor T = 80F the dewpoint would be 59 F.

Hope thos helps for comparison without having water contents and graphs.

Last edited by ton80; 08-24-2024 at 03:18 PM. Reason: typo