Enter the total number of breaths and the time span in minutes into the calculator to determine the breaths per minute.
Breaths Per Minute Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the breaths per minute.
BPM = TB / TS
Variables:
- BPM is the breaths per minute
- TB is the total number of breaths
- TS is the time span in which the breaths were counted (minutes)
To calculate breaths per minute, divide the total number of breaths by the time span in minutes.
What is Breaths Per Minute?
Breaths per minute is a measure of respiratory rate, which is the number of breaths a person takes within a minute. It is an important vital sign used to assess a person’s respiratory function and overall health. Normal respiratory rates vary depending on age, but typically range from 12 to 20 breaths per minute for a resting adult.
How to Calculate Breaths Per Minute?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Breaths Per Minute.
- First, count the total number of breaths (TB) taken over a certain time span.
- Next, determine the time span (TS) in minutes during which the breaths were counted.
- Use the formula BPM = TB / TS to calculate the breaths per minute.
- Finally, enter the total breaths and time span into the calculator to get the breaths per minute.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Total number of breaths (TB) = 30 breaths
Time span (TS) = 2 minutes
