cloud base

[maheng]

HI,does anyone know how to calculate the cloud base if you got the dew point and temperature?
I've got the formula： for cumulus cloud ,H=124(T-T')
for stratus cloud,H=208(T-T')
* T' is dew point
I'm not sure if it's right or not and why it's differernt for cumulus and stratus?
THANKS!

[Grasscarp]

This link allows you to enter in the data for quick calculation and explains formula for cumulus cloud base
Weather Calculators Cloud Base | ABC15.com | Phoenix, Arizona | KNXV-TV | Local and Breaking News, Weather, Radar, Traffic, Life, Sports (http://www.abc15.com/generic/weather/weather_calculators/weather-calculators-cloud-base)