Tool
Respiratory Rate Calculator
Count your breaths for 30 seconds to estimate your breaths per minute.
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