Enter the average temperature (F) and the total number of days at that temperature into the Calculator. The calculator will evaluate the Ice Growth. 

Ice Growth Formula

IG = (32-AT) / 15 * D

Variables:

  • IG is the Ice Growth (inches of growth)
  • AT is the average temperature (F)
  • D is the total number of days at that temperature

To calculate Ice Growth, subtract the average temperature from 32, divide the result by 15, then multiply by the number of days at that temperature.

How to Calculate Ice Growth?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Ice Growth.

  1. First, determine the average temperature (F). 
  2. Next, determine the total number of days at that temperature. 
  3. Next, gather the formula from above = IG = (32-AT) / 15 * D.
  4. Finally, calculate the Ice Growth.
  5. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem : 

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

average temperature (F) = 20

total number of days at that temperature = 5