Hamster Wheel Calculator
Calculate the minimum and recommended exercise wheel diameter for hamsters, gerbils, and mice.
How to Use the Hamster Wheel Calculator
- Measure the animal's body length from nose to tail base.
- Select the animal type.
- Click Calculate to see the minimum and recommended wheel diameter.
- Choose a solid-surface wheel of at least the recommended diameter.
حالات الاستخدام
- •Buying a correctly sized wheel for a new hamster.
- •Replacing an undersized wheel that causes back arching.
- •Comparing wheel sizes for different small animal species.
- •Setting up an enriching small animal habitat.
الصيغة
Min wheel diameter = animal length × 2. Recommended diameter = min + species bonus (2–4 cm). A correctly sized wheel keeps the spine straight.
الأسئلة الشائعة
Why is wheel size important?
A wheel that is too small causes the animal to arch its back unnaturally, leading to spinal problems over time.
What size wheel for a Syrian hamster?
Syrian hamsters need at least a 25–28 cm wheel. Most pet shop wheels are dangerously small.
Is it free?
Yes, all calculators on OhMyCalc are completely free.