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How many times does the average human breathe in 24 hours?

Question #97406. Asked by storky1.
Last updated May 18 2021.

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The average rate of respiration in a healthy adult human is twelve breaths per minute. This is based on an ‘at rest’ basis and assume the adult is healthy, without fever or encountering breathing difficulties.

Exercise will alter the rate.

Newborns, infant and children will have differing rates of respiration

Based on twelve breaths per minute a human will take 17,280 breaths in a day (12 x 60 x 24)

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Respiratory_rate

Jul 10 2008, 6:16 AM
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Average respiratory rates, by age:
Newborns: Average 44 breaths per minute
Infants: 20–40 breaths per minute
Preschool children: 20–30 breaths per minute
Older children: 16–25 breaths per minute
Adults: 12–20 breaths per minute
Adults during strenuous exercise 35–45 breaths per minute
Athletes' peak 60–70 breaths per minute
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Response last updated by gtho4 on May 18 2021.
Jul 10 2008, 9:12 AM
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