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Peak Flow Calculator

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Estimates expected peak expiratory flow rate based on age, height, and gender, used in asthma management.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Age (years), Height (inches), and Gender in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Predicted Peak Flow (Female), Predicted Peak Flow (Male), and Predicted Peak Flow in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Adult Male - Average

Age (years): 35; Height (inches): 70; Gender: Male

Predicted Peak Flow (Female): 172.55 L/min; Predicted Peak Flow (Male): 195.55 L/min; Predicted Peak Flow: 195.55 L/min

Adult Female - Average

Age (years): 35; Height (inches): 64; Gender: Female

Predicted Peak Flow (Female): 142.55 L/min; Predicted Peak Flow (Male): 162.55 L/min; Predicted Peak Flow: 142.55 L/min

Teenage Male

Age (years): 15; Height (inches): 72; Gender: Male

Predicted Peak Flow (Female): 183.95 L/min; Predicted Peak Flow (Male): 207.95 L/min; Predicted Peak Flow: 207.95 L/min

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Important

Use the result as an estimate and confirm any medical decisions with a qualified professional.