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Partial pressure and maximum depth calculator

Finds the partial pressure of oxygen at depth, and the deepest a mix can be used for a given PO2 limit. Partial pressure is absolute pressure times the gas fraction.

Partial pressure and depth limits

PP = absolute x fraction; max depth = (limit/fraction - 1) x 10
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The formula: PP = absolute x fraction; max depth = (limit/fraction - 1) x 10. Change any box and the full working updates. For study only, never for dive planning.

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