How Fast Is Light Breeze?

A 14 km/h breeze is classified as Beaufort Force 3 — just enough to rustle leaves and lift a flag. The Beaufort scale was developed in 1805 by Royal Navy Admiral Francis Beaufort to standardise reports of wind conditions at sea.

The Beaufort scale was created in 1805 by Royal Navy Admiral Francis Beaufort — and is still used today.

• Same pace as a chicken running
• Just enough to lift a flag