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Wind speed table for Conversion of Knots, Beaufort, m/s and km/h.
Beaufort
Wind
Force
Label
km/h
Knots Effect on sea
Effects on land
0
Calm
1
1
Sea like a mirror
Calm. Smoke rises vertically.
1
Light Air 1-5
1-3
Ripples with the appearance of scales
are formed, but without foam crests
Wind motion visible in smoke.
2
Light
Breeze
6-11
4-6
Small wavelets, still short, but more
pronounced. Crests have a glassy
appearance and do not break.
Wind felt on exposed skin. Leaves rustle.
3
Gentle
Breeze
12-19 7-10
Large wavelets. Crests begin to break.
Foam of glassy appearance. Perhaps
scattered white horses.
Leaves and smaller twigs in constant
motion.
4
Moderate
Breeze
20-28 11-15 Small waves, becoming larger; fairly
frequent white horses.
Dust and loose paper raised. Small
branches begin to move.
5
Fresh
Breeze
29-38 16-21 Moderate waves, taking a more
pronounced long form; many white
horses are formed. Chance of some
spray.
Branches of a moderate size move.
Small trees begin to sway.
6
strong
Breeze
39-49 22-27 Large waves begin to form; the white
foam crests are more extensive
everywhere. Probably some spray.
Large branches in motion. Whistling
heard in overhead wires. Umbrella use
becomes difficult. Empty plastic garbage
cans tip over.
7
Near
Gale
50-61 28-33 Sea heaps up and white foam from
breaking waves begins to be blown in
streaks along the direction of the wind.
Whole trees in motion. Effort needed to
walk against the wind. Swaying of
skyscrapers may be felt, especially by
people on upper floors.