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Estimated WBGT Calculator

Modeled estimate, not a sensor reading. This educational result uses air temperature and humidity with a simple sun adjustment. It is not suitable for official work-rest compliance decisions.

Result

29.5°C

Very high

Limit strenuous activity and use conservative work-rest cycles.

Modeled, not measured

What this estimate can tell you

HeatGuard estimates natural wet-bulb temperature from air temperature and humidity, then combines 70% estimated wet bulb with 30% air temperature. The direct-sun option adds a simplified 1.8°C solar allowance.

Use the result to compare scenarios or choose a forecast window. It is not a measured WBGT because no black-globe sensor is present and the model cannot resolve the exact surface, shade, wind or clothing at a site.

Worked scenarios

Small input changes can cross a planning band.

28°C · 45% RH · shade

≈22.2°C estimated WBGT

A comparatively lower modeled burden, though workload and duration still matter.

32°C · 60% RH · direct sun

≈29.5°C estimated WBGT

Heat, moisture and the solar allowance move this estimate into a very-high planning band.

35°C · 70% RH · direct sun

≈33.5°C estimated WBGT

A modeled extreme signal that calls for the most conservative activity plan and protocol check.

Estimated WBGT planning reference

WBGT index chart: HeatGuard planning bands

These are HeatGuard's general planning bands for an estimated WBGT. They are not measured WBGT values or official work-rest limits and must not replace thresholds issued for a workplace, school, team or governing body.

Below 23°C

Low

Routine precautions

23–25.9°C

Moderate

Add breaks and monitor

26–27.9°C

High

Shorten hard efforts

28–29.9°C

Very high

Limit strenuous activity

30°C+

Extreme

Use the most conservative plan

Do not use this calculator for compliance.

Use the instrument, placement rules and thresholds required by the employer, league, school or governing body. Clothing and metabolic workload may require additional adjustments.