Logarithmic mapping from Scoville Heat Units (SHU) to a 0–11 point scale, flame rating, category, and peppers examples.
| Points | Heat Scale | Category | Scoville Range (SHU) | Peppers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | No Heat | 0 | Bell Pepper | |
| 1 | Very Mild | 0 – 200 | Pimento, Pepperoncini | |
| 2 | Mild | 200 – 500 | Banana Pepper, Anaheim | |
| 3 | Mild | 500 – 1,000 | Poblano, NM Green Chile | |
| 4 | Medium | 1,000 – 3,000 | Guajillo, Cascabel | |
| 5 | Medium | 3,000 – 8,000 | Jalapeño, Chipotle | |
| 6 | Hot | 8,000 – 20,000 | Serrano, Chile de Árbol | |
| 7 | Hot | 20,000 – 50,000 | Cayenne, Tabasco | |
| 8 | Hottest | 50,000 – 150,000 | Thai Bird's Eye, Piri Piri | |
| 9 | Hottest | 150,000 – 500,000 | Habanero, Scotch Bonnet | |
| 10 | Insane | 500,000 – 1,000,000 | Red Savina, Bhut Jolokia (Ghost) | |
| 11 | 6 | Insane | 1,000,000+ | Carolina Reaper, Trinidad Moruga Scorpion |