Beaufort Scale Converter: What Does That Wind Speed Mean?
Wind speeds in kilometres per hour are hard to picture. The Beaufort scale translates them into descriptions you can feel.
What is the Beaufort Scale Converter?
The Beaufort scale describes wind by its effects, from calm air to hurricane force. Enter a wind speed in kilometres per hour and this tool gives the Beaufort number and the plain description for that range.
How to use it
- Enter your values in the fields provided.
- Click Convert Wind Speed.
- Read the result and adjust an input if you want a different outcome.
Worked example
A wind speed of 50 km/h is Beaufort 7, described as a near gale.
What Beaufort number is 50 km/h?
Fifty kilometres per hour falls in the 50 to 61 range, which is Beaufort 7, a near gale.
Frequently asked questions
What do I enter to get a result?
Fill in every field with your own numbers or choices, then run the tool. Empty number fields count as zero, so check them before you trust the output.
Can I reuse this result elsewhere?
Yes. The result is calculated in your browser from the values you entered, so you can copy the numbers into your own notes or plan.