Climate & Environment

WBGT Calculator

Free WBGT calculator using ISO 7243 standards. Calculate workplace heat stress, flag conditions, and work-rest cycles for outdoor and indoor environments.

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Calculate WBGT for Heat Stress Assessment

Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) is the gold standard for assessing heat stress risk in outdoor and indoor environments. Used by the military, OSHA, and sports organizations worldwide, WBGT combines air temperature, humidity, wind, and radiant heat to provide a comprehensive heat stress index.

What Is WBGT?

WBGT (Wet Bulb Globe Temperature) is a composite temperature measurement that accounts for multiple environmental factors affecting heat stress: air temperature, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation. It's more accurate than heat index alone because it considers radiant heat from the sun and cooling from wind.

WBGT Formulas

Outdoor: WBGT = 0.7×Tw + 0.2×Tg + 0.1×Td | Indoor: WBGT = 0.7×Tw + 0.3×Tg

Why Calculate WBGT?

Workplace Safety

OSHA and NIOSH recommend WBGT for assessing occupational heat exposure.

Athletic Safety

Sports organizations use WBGT to determine safe practice conditions.

Military Training

Armed forces worldwide use the flag system to regulate training intensity.

How to Use This Calculator

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Common Applications

Construction Sites

Monitor conditions for outdoor workers to prevent heat illness.

Sports & Athletics

Football, soccer, and other sports use WBGT for practice safety protocols.

Military Training

Determine flag conditions and mandatory work-rest cycles for troops.

Industrial Settings

Factories and warehouses with heat exposure use WBGT for safety compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

White (78-82°F): Unrestricted activity. Green (82-85°F): Use discretion. Yellow (85-88°F): Limit strenuous activity. Red (88-90°F): Suspend intense activity. Black (>90°F): Cancel outdoor exertion.