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Beaufort Scale | Custom-Made Outdoor Furniture and Event Tents Manufacturer | Wen's Phoenix Corp.

Wen's Phoenix Corp., based in Taiwan since 1988, is a leading manufacturer of outdoor furniture and event tents. Major products include event tents, semi-permanent structures tents, sail shades, outdoor furniture, and children's furniture. The Cross Cable Tent is designed and manufactured using a unique modular technology. Engineered aluminum frame with double layer PVC tent top provide a sturdy structure. Tent products are extensively used with Glass Wall Tents and Structure Tents to make the entire structure robust.

Folding Chairs passed 275lbs, 6" drop test, and 2200lbs dynamic compression tests as well as multi-impact tests were performed on PP plastic. It was known as the "Obama Chair" in the market. Wen's Phoenix has worked on several projects for famous retailers including Walmart, Costco, IKEA, TARGET, DEBENHAMS, WAKE FERM, PERGAMENT, SPIEGEL, MERVYNS, JCPenney, KARE, and Bed Bath & Beyond.

Wen's Phoenix has been offering customers sturdy, durable and elegant event tents, chairs, sofas, and tables for over 34 years. Wen's Phoenix ensures each customer's demands are met.

Beaufort Scale

The Beaufort Scale is a standardized system used to describe wind force according to wind speed and its observed effects on land. This page provides a complete Beaufort Force 0–17 reference with wind speeds in m/s and km/h. For outdoor tents, canopies, and temporary structures, wind speed is also an important factor when evaluating structural design, anchoring methods, site conditions, and safe use.

Wind speeds are based on standard observations at approximately 10 meters above ground level.

Beaufort Force Wind Description Wind Speed (m/s) Wind Speed (km/h) Terrestrial Effects
0Calm0–0.2<1Smoke rises vertically.
1Light Air0.3–1.51–5Smoke drift shows wind direction.
2Light Breeze1.6–3.36–11Wind felt on face; leaves rustle.
3Gentle Breeze3.4–5.412–19Leaves and small twigs move steadily.
4Moderate Breeze5.5–7.920–28Dust rises; small branches move.
5Fresh Breeze8.0–10.729–38Small trees begin to sway.
6Strong Breeze10.8–13.839–49Large branches move; wires whistle.
7Near Gale13.9–17.150–61Whole trees move; walking is difficult.
8Gale17.2–20.762–74Twigs break; outdoor movement is difficult.
9Strong Gale20.8–24.475–88Minor structural damage may occur.
10Storm24.5–28.489–102Trees may uproot; structural damage may occur.
11Violent Storm28.5–32.6103–117Widespread damage may occur.
12Hurricane Force32.7–36.9118–133Extremely severe wind conditions.
13Hurricane Force37.0–41.4134–149Extremely destructive wind conditions.
14Hurricane Force41.5–46.1150–166Severe destructive wind conditions.
15Hurricane Force46.2–50.9167–183Extreme destructive wind conditions.
16Hurricane Force51.0–56.0184–201Extreme destructive wind conditions.
17Hurricane Force56.1+202+Extremely destructive wind conditions.

Reference: Central Weather Administration, Taiwan.

Important for outdoor tent users: Beaufort Force 8 and above represents strong wind conditions. Tent suitability cannot be determined by wind force alone; structure, tent size, sidewall configuration, anchoring method, ground conditions, and site exposure must also be considered.

What Does Wind Speed Mean for an Outdoor Tent?

Wind speed is only one part of evaluating outdoor tent safety. Two tents exposed to the same Beaufort wind force may perform very differently depending on their structural system, size, anchoring method, sidewall configuration, ground conditions, and site exposure.

Tent Structure
Frame dimensions, structural system, span, and tent type all affect wind resistance.
Anchoring Method
Ground stakes, expansion anchors, ballast, and other fixing methods must suit the installation site.
Sidewalls & Wind Exposure
Sidewalls, openings, orientation, and exposed area can change how wind loads act on a tent.
Site Conditions
Open fields, coastal areas, elevated sites, and surrounding buildings may experience different wind exposure.

How Much Wind Can a Tent Withstand?

A tent's wind resistance should not be determined solely by a Beaufort number. Wen's Phoenix provides Cross Cable Tents, Walkway Tents, Glass Wall Tents, Structure Tents, and custom shade structures, each with different structural and installation requirements. Wind resistance should therefore be evaluated according to the actual tent system and project conditions.

Real-World Typhoon Experience
Wen's Phoenix tents and shade structures have experienced actual typhoon conditions at multiple outdoor sites in Taiwan, including Typhoon Gaemi in 2024.
View real-world cases and tent wind resistance details →
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