Determine the gas volume required for your dive by considering your Respiratory Minute Volume (RMV), average depth, and planned bottom time. These factors help account for the increased gas consumption at depth due to pressure, ensuring you have adequate reserves for the dive and any unforeseen circumstances.
Unit Settings
Depth (ft)
Bottom Time (min)
RMV Rate (cu ft / min)
A typical scuba cylinder, with a capacity of 12.2 liters (approximately 0.43 cubic feet), holds enough compressed air to provide around 2676 liters (approximately 94.5 cubic feet) of breathing gas.
