Breaths Per Minute Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate Breaths Per Minute (BPM) is:

\[ \text{BPM} = \frac{\text{TB}}{\text{TS}} \]

Where:

\(\text{BPM}\) is the breaths per minute
\(\text{TB}\) is the total number of breaths
\(\text{TS}\) is 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.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Total Number of Breaths (TB) = 30
Time Span (TS) = 2 minutes

Using the formula:

\[ \text{BPM} = \frac{30}{2} = 15 \]

The Breaths Per Minute (BPM) is 15.