Hurricane Strength Calculator

Enter wind speed to determine hurricane category using the Saffir-Simpson scale.

Hurricane calculation inputs

Wind Speed

Enter a positive whole number for wind speed.

Unit of Measurement

Enter a wind speed value before calculating

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Hurricane Category Result

Source: National Hurricane and Central Pacific Hurricane centers, "Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale," National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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