Weighted Blanket Calculator

Mode:

Your Weight:

Person 1 Weight:

Person 2 Weight:

Please select a mode.

Weight (Imperial):

Weight (Metric):

1. What is a Weighted Blanket Calculator?

Definition: This calculator determines the recommended weight of a weighted blanket based on the user's body weight, suitable for either a single person or a couple.

Purpose: Weighted blankets are often used to promote better sleep and reduce anxiety by providing gentle pressure. This calculator helps you find the ideal blanket weight for optimal comfort.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculations are based on the following formulas:

Single (Imperial): \( \text{weighted blanket weight (lb)} = \left(\frac{\text{your weight (lb)}}{10}\right) + 1.5 \, \text{lb} \)
Single (Metric): \( \text{weighted blanket weight (kg)} = \left(\frac{\text{your weight (kg)}}{10}\right) + 0.68 \, \text{kg} \)
Couple (Imperial): \( \text{weighted blanket weight (lb)} = 0.075 \times (\text{person 1 weight (lb)} + \text{person 2 weight (lb)}) \)
Couple (Metric): Convert the imperial result to kg using \( 1 \, \text{lb} = 0.453592 \, \text{kg} \).

Unit Conversions:

Input (Weight to pounds): lb (×1), kg (×2.20462), st (×14)
Input (Weight to kilograms): lb (×0.453592), kg (×1), st (×6.35029)
Output (From pounds): lb (×1), kg (×0.453592), g (×453.592), oz (×16)
Output (From kilograms): lb (×2.20462), kg (×1), g (×1000), oz (×35.274)

Explanation: All weights are converted to pounds or kilograms for calculation, then the results are converted to the selected output unit for display.

3. Importance of Weighted Blanket Weight Calculation

Details: Choosing the correct weight for a weighted blanket is crucial for comfort and effectiveness. A blanket that is too heavy or too light may not provide the desired therapeutic benefits, such as improved sleep or reduced anxiety.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Select the mode (Single or Couple), then enter the weight(s) in lb, kg, or st (all must be >0). The result shows the recommended weighted blanket weight in both imperial (default lb) and metric (default kg) units, with options to convert to other units.

5. Example

Given (Couple Mode): Person 1 Weight = 178 lb, Person 2 Weight = 178 lb.
Calculation: Combined weight: \( 178 + 178 = 356 \, \text{lb} \).
- Couple (lb): \( 0.075 \times 356 = 26.7 \, \text{lb} \)
- Couple (kg): \( 26.7 \times 0.453592 = 12.11 \, \text{kg} \)
Results (in different units):
- \( \text{Imperial} \approx 26.7 \, \text{lb} \approx 12.11 \, \text{kg} \approx 12109.9 \, \text{g} \approx 427.2 \, \text{oz} \),
- \( \text{Metric} \approx 12.11 \, \text{kg} \approx 26.7 \, \text{lb} \approx 12110 \, \text{g} \approx 427.2 \, \text{oz} \).

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