Wind Speed
Here are measurements of the wind speed generated by some household items.
All objects were at a distance of 24 inches from the anemometer and were set to their highest speed setting.
Hairdryer
Make: Revlon
Power: 1600 Watts
Maximum wind speed generated: 6.3m/s
Average wind speed generated: 2.4m/s
Fan #1
Make: Honeywell 12-in. Turbo Floor Fan HT-380BPC (purchased at Canadian Tire)
Blade diameter: 10 inches
Maximum wind speed generated: 4.1m/s
Average wind speed generated: 3.6m/s
Fan #2
Make: Honeywell HS-160RC
Blade diameter: 16 inches
Maximum wind speed generated: 5.1m/s
Average wind speed generated: 4.8m/s
Fan #3
Make: Universal Electric HE 3F089N
Blade diameter: 24.5 inches
Maximum wind speed generated: 7.5m/s
Average wind speed generated: 5.4m/s
