Gas Calculators

Warning:

Results from these calculators are not verified. Neither the author nor this website are liable for any loss, damage, or injury, including death, which may result from engaging in either scuba diving, snorkeling, or any of the activities mentioned within this site. These tools and calculators are provided for educational and convenience purposes only and should not be used for planning or conducting actual dives.

Nitrox Mix Calculator


Mix (FO2) Depth PO2 EAD

%

fsw

ATA

fsw



PN2: ATA


  • For Best Mix: input Depth and desired PO2
  • For Maximum Operating Depth: input Mix and desired PO2
  • PO2s above 1.4 - 1.6 are considered to be dangerous
  • PN2s above 3.2 - 4.0 are considered to be narcotic


NOAA Recommended Maximum Oxygen Exposures
( Central Nervous System Oxygen Toxicity )

PO2 single
exposure
24 hour
exposure
ATA minutes % per
minute
minutes % per
minute
0.6 720 0.139 720 0.139
0.8 450 0.222 450 0.222
1.0 300 0.333 300 0.333
1.2 210 0.476 240 0.417
1.4 150 0.667 180 0.556
1.6 45 2.222 150 0.667

Sea Level Standard Pressure:

1 atmosphere = 14.696 psia
= 29.92 inches Hg
= 33.831 ft water ( at 60°F )
= 0 ft altitude

Nitrox Fill Calculator


Current Fill %O2 at psi
Fill Mix %O2 Nitrox, balance: air
Nitrox + Air psi Nitrox + psi air
Target Fill % O2 at psi


Gas Consumption Calculator


SAC Depth Time Volume

cft/min

fsw

min.

cft



Tank Temperature / Pressure


Starting
Temperature
Starting
Pressure
Ending
Temperature
Ending
Pressure

deg F

psig

deg F

psig



Common Conversions


Metric Units

Proper Units

deg C deg F
meters feet
Bar psi
kilograms pounds
grams ounces
liters cubic feet
kilowatts horsepower




Sea Bass
A normal 3/4 pound male Sea Bass
on the right, and an enormous
18", 4-pound "Super-Male" on
the left. State record is 8 lbs 2 oz.

Spearfishing is really a solo activity. The presence of other divers in the water certainly does not preclude spearfishing, but the last thing you need is a buddy following you around in close proximity while you hunt, especially if he is spearfishing as well. This is in direct opposition to the conventionally accepted "buddy system" of diving and therefore makes spearfishing an activity only for more experienced divers who are capable of self-sufficiency in the water.

For every shot, assume you are going to miss. The resulting overshoot must never be a danger to other divers. This means either having visibility well in excess of the range of your weapon ( seldom ) or having a good backstop ( often the bottom is the best backstop. )

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