Tool

Respiratory Rate Calculator

Count your breaths for 30 seconds to estimate your breaths per minute.

Sit still and breathe normally. When you start, tap the circle once for each breath (one inhale-plus-exhale) for 30 seconds.

What the number means

A typical resting respiratory rate for adults is about 12 to 20 breaths a minute. It naturally rises with activity, stress or illness, and slow, relaxed breathing can put you below that range, which is usually fine. This is an educational estimate, not a medical measurement - if your rate stays high at rest, or you feel breathless, speak with a clinician. Breathing safety