The Beaufort Scale measures wind strength from 0 to 12, with 0 being no wind and 12 being a hurricane. It begins at no wind and increases in strength up to hurricane-force winds. The scale is named after the Irishman who invented it to measure wind strength.

1. Wind & Ocean currents
The BeaufortScale
The strength of wind is measured using the
BeaufortScale. This scale begins at 0 and goes up
as far as 12. There is no wind at all when it is at 0,
whereas the other end of the scale is a hurricane
(12). The scale is named after the Irishmanwho
invented it.