This document outlines subjective human reactions to different air velocities in feet per minute (fpm) or meters per second (m/s) from air motion. It notes that velocities between 10-50 fpm are generally favorable, velocities between 50-100 fpm people are aware of the motion but can be comfortable depending on temperature, and velocities over 200 fpm (2 mph) typically cause complaints about blowing papers or hair.
This document outlines subjective human reactions to different air velocities in feet per minute (fpm) or meters per second (m/s) from air motion. It notes that velocities between 10-50 fpm are generally favorable, velocities between 50-100 fpm people are aware of the motion but can be comfortable depending on temperature, and velocities over 200 fpm (2 mph) typically cause complaints about blowing papers or hair.
This document outlines subjective human reactions to different air velocities in feet per minute (fpm) or meters per second (m/s) from air motion. It notes that velocities between 10-50 fpm are generally favorable, velocities between 50-100 fpm people are aware of the motion but can be comfortable depending on temperature, and velocities over 200 fpm (2 mph) typically cause complaints about blowing papers or hair.
Air Velocity fpm m/s Occupant Reaction 0 to 10 0 to 0.05 Complaints about stagnation 10 to 50 0.05to 0.25 Generally favorable (air outlet devices normally designed for 50 fpm in the occupied zone) 50 to 100 0.25 to 0.51 Awareness of air motion. but may be comfortable. depending on moving air temperature and room conditions 100 to 200 0.51 to 1.02 Constant awareness of air motion, but can be acceptable (e.g.. in some factories) if air supply is intermittent and if moving air temperature and room conditions are acceptable 200 (about 2 mph) 1.02 and above Complaints about blowing of papers and hair, and other and above annoyances