Burn Resource Center

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2.  How long will it take for water to burn your skin if your hot water heater is set at high (150°F/65.5°C) and the cold water is not turned on?

Answer:
A) Several seconds

Time/Temp/ Relationship in Scalds
Temperature Time to full-thickness burn
120°F or 48.8°C
125°F or 51.6°C
130°F or 54.4°C
135°F or 57.2°C
140°F or 60°C
145°F or 62.9°C
150°F or 65.5°C
155°F or 68.3°C 		5 minutes
1.5-2 min.
30 seconds
10 seconds
5 seconds
3 seconds
1.5 seconds
1.0 seconds