Breathing Science
A QO₂ Labs Foundation Report — breath physiology, calculators, and how each finding connects to QO₂ Labs features.
Educational wellness information only. Not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a qualified clinician for any health concern.
Foundation Report
Read the full QO₂ Labs Breathing Science Foundation Report (Deep Dive edition).
Breath calculators
Per minute
14
breaths
Per hour
840
breaths
Per day
19,200
breaths
Air moved / day
9,600 L
approx. inhaled volume
At 6 bpm (slow)
5,760 L
same tidal, slow waking pace
Sleep breaths / night
5,760
approx.
O₂ consumed (est.)
480 L
~5% of inhaled volume
CO₂ produced (est.)
384 L
~4% of exhaled volume
Educational estimates only — actual values depend on body size, fitness, altitude, and activity.
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