
Heat index
Unit
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
℃
0 to 100.0 ℃
0.1 ℃
±2.0 ℃
℉
32 to 212 ℉
0.1 ℉
±3.6 ℉
Pleas refer to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat_index
Type K/J thermometer
Sensor
Resolution
Range
Accuracy
Type
Type K
0.1
℃
-50.0 to 1300.0
℃
± ( 0.4 % + 0.5
℃
)
-50.1 to -100.0
℃
± ( 0.4 % + 1
℃
)
0.1
℉
-58.0 to 2372.0
℉
± ( 0.4 % + 1
℉
)
-58.1 to -148.0
℉
± ( 0.4 % + 1.8
℉
)
Effects of the heat index (shade values)
Celsius
Fahrenheit
Notes
27–32 ℃
80–90 ℉
Caution :
Fatigue is possible with prolonged exposure
and activity. Continuing activity could result in
heat cramps
32–41 ℃
90–105 ℉
Extreme caution :
Heat cramps, and heat exhaustion are possible.
Continuing activity could result in heat stroke
41–54 ℃
105–130 ℉
Danger :
Heat cramps, and heat exhaustion are likely ;
heat stroke is probable with continued activity
over 54 ℃
over 130 ℉
Extreme danger :
Heat stroke is imminent
Note :
Exposure to full sunshine can increase heat index values by up to
8 ℃ ( 14℉ ).
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