Med Gas Calculators
Cylinder, duration, airflow, and source-capacity calculators for medical gas systems. Results are for reference — always verify against applicable codes.
O₂
Oxygen
244 cu ft
6,909 L | 2200 psig full
Cylinder color: Green (US)
AIR
Medical Air
231 cu ft
6,541 L | 2200 psig full
Cylinder color: Yellow (US)
N₂
Nitrogen
226 cu ft
6,400 L | 2200 psig full
Cylinder color: Black (US)
He
Helium
212 cu ft
6,003 L | 2265 psig full
Cylinder color: Brown (US)
N₂O
Nitrous Oxide
558 cu ft
15,801 L | 745 psig @ 70°F
⚠ Weigh to determine level
CO₂
Carbon Dioxide
559 cu ft
15,829 L | 838 psig @ 70°F
⚠ Weigh to determine level
Liquid Oxygen Dewars
LOX 180L
Liquid Oxygen — 180 L Dewar
5,471 cu ft
154,908 L gas | 180 L liquid full
860.6 L gas per L liquid | 30.4 cu ft/L
LOX 230L
Liquid Oxygen — 230 L Dewar
6,990 cu ft
197,938 L gas | 230 L liquid full
860.6 L gas per L liquid | 30.4 cu ft/L
Remaining Content Calculator
For compressed gases, enter the current gauge pressure. For liquefied cylinders (N₂O, CO₂), enter the cylinder weight. For LOX dewars, enter the liquid liters remaining.
H Cylinder Full Reference
| Gas | State | Full Pressure | Cu Ft | Liters | Lbs (net) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O₂ Oxygen | Compressed | 2200 psig | 244 | 6,909 | — |
| AIR Medical Air | Compressed | 2200 psig | 231 | 6,541 | — |
| N₂ Nitrogen | Compressed | 2200 psig | 226 | 6,400 | — |
| He Helium | Compressed | 2265 psig | 212 | 6,003 | — |
| N₂O Nitrous Oxide | Liquefied | 745 psig* | 558 | 15,801 | 63.8 |
| CO₂ Carbon Dioxide | Liquefied | 838 psig* | 559 | 15,829 | 63.9 |
| LOX Liq. Oxygen 180L Dewar | Liquid/Dewar | — | 5,471 | 154,908 | 180 L liq. |
| LOX Liq. Oxygen 230L Dewar | Liquid/Dewar | — | 6,990 | 197,938 | 230 L liq. |
* Liquefied gas pressure is vapor pressure at 70°F — stays near constant until liquid is depleted. H cylinder contents at standard conditions: 70°F (21.1°C), 14.696 psia. LOX dewar gaseous equivalent calculated at 860.6 L gas per L liquid.
Source: NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code, 2024 Edition, Table A.11.3.5 (H cylinders)
Expansion Factors (Liquefied Gases)
| Gas | Cu Ft per lb liquid | Liters gas per L liquid | Cu Ft per L liquid |
|---|---|---|---|
| O₂ (Liquid Oxygen / LOX) | 12.08 | 860.6 | 30.4 |
| N₂O (Nitrous Oxide) | 8.741 | 545.6 | 19.3 |
| CO₂ (Carbon Dioxide) | 8.741 | 545.6 | 19.3 |