Calm
Windsock Angle (degrees): 0 degrees; Windsock Length (feet): 4 feet
Estimated Wind Speed (mph): 0 mph; Wind Condition Description: Calm; Estimated Wind Speed (km/h): 0 km/h
Windsock Calculator
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This calculator estimates wind speed based on the angle of a windsock. It uses the Beaufort scale to provide a general description of the wind conditions.
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How To Use
How to use this calculator
Start with your values, or try a preset.
Step 1
Enter Windsock Angle (degrees) and Windsock Length (feet) in the units shown.
Step 2
Read Estimated Wind Speed (mph), Wind Condition Description, and Estimated Wind Speed (km/h) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.
Step 3
Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.
Worked Examples
Example calculations
See the inputs and their calculated results.
Light Air
Windsock Angle (degrees): 10 degrees; Windsock Length (feet): 4 feet
Estimated Wind Speed (mph): 2.8 mph; Wind Condition Description: Light Air; Estimated Wind Speed (km/h): 4.5 km/h
Gentle Breeze
Windsock Angle (degrees): 30 degrees; Windsock Length (feet): 4 feet
Estimated Wind Speed (mph): 8.3 mph; Wind Condition Description: Gentle Breeze; Estimated Wind Speed (km/h): 13.4 km/h
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