Terrarium (UVB)
Terrarium (UVB): calculated online from the official norms and the published method, with the result explained. Free, no signup.
Terrarium (UVB)
Species Ferguson zone (1–4)
Sunbeam method (1 = yes, 0 = shade method)
Measured UVI at the basking spot
Recommended maximum UVI
7.4UVI
Ferguson zone
Open or partial sun baskers
Method
Sunbeam
Recommended UVI — from
2.9
Recommended UVI — up to
7.4
Measurement
Within the recommended range
Zone average UVI in the wild
1–2.6
More about: Terrarium (UVB)
What it calculates
The “Terrarium (UVB)” calculator computes Recommended maximum UVI in UVI from 3 parameters: species ferguson zone (1–4), sunbeam method (1 = yes, 0 = shade method), measured uvi at the basking spot.
A handy everyday calculator for daily tasks.
Example calculation
With parameters Species Ferguson zone (1–4) = 3, Sunbeam method (1 = yes, 0 = shade method) = 1, Measured UVI at the basking spot = 4 the result is 7.4 UVI (BIAZA UV-Tool (Baines et al., 2016), Ferguson zones).
How to use
- Enter species ferguson zone (1–4), sunbeam method (1 = yes, 0 = shade method) and measured uvi at the basking spot — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
- Recommended maximum UVI (UVI) is calculated automatically as you type.
- Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
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FAQ
How is Terrarium (UVB) calculated?
The Terrarium (UVB) calculator computes Recommended maximum UVI (in UVI) from species ferguson zone (1–4), sunbeam method (1 = yes, 0 = shade method), measured uvi at the basking spot. Enter your values above and the exact formula is applied instantly; a worked example with real numbers is shown below.
Is the Terrarium (UVB) calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no signup, runs entirely in your browser, and sends no data to any server.
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