Ice Growth Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate ice growth is:

\[ \text{IG} = \frac{32 - \text{AT}}{15} \times \text{D} \]

Where:

\(\text{IG}\) is the Ice Growth (inches of growth)
\(\text{AT}\) is the average temperature (°F)
\(\text{D}\) is the total number of days at that temperature

What is Ice Growth?

Ice growth refers to the increase in thickness of ice over time, typically in response to sustained cold temperatures. This calculation helps estimate how much ice will form based on the average temperature and the duration of those temperatures.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Average Temperature = 20 °F
Total Number of Days = 10

Using the formula:

\[ \text{IG} = \frac{32 - 20}{15} \times 10 = \frac{12}{15} \times 10 = 0.8 \times 10 = 8 \, \text{inches} \]

The ice growth is 8 inches.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Average Temperature = 25 °F
Total Number of Days = 5

Using the formula:

\[ \text{IG} = \frac{32 - 25}{15} \times 5 = \frac{7}{15} \times 5 \approx 0.47 \times 5 = 2.33 \, \text{inches} \]

The ice growth is approximately 2.33 inches.