Inspiratory Capacity Calculator

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Inspiratory Capacity: It is the maximum volume of air that can be inhaled following a resting state. It is calculated from the sum of inspiratory reserve volume and tidal volume. IC = IRV+TV

Lung capacities in healthy adults

VolumeAverage value (litres)Derivation
In menIn women
Inspiratory capacity3.82.4IRV + TV + ERV

Inspiratory Capacity Calculation

Formula:

IC = IRV+TV

Where

IRV is Inspiratory reserve volume

TV is Tidal volume

IC is Inspiratory Capacity