Workplace Air Quality Calculator
CO2, humidity, and temperature assessment for IAQ.
Inputs
%
Results
IAQ score (0-100)
92
CO2 score (0-100)80
Required ventilation (L/s)80
Est. current ventilation (L/s)250
Ventilation adequate (0/1)1
Health risk (1-3)1
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter measured CO2 level (ppm), temperature (°C), and relative humidity (%).
- Enter number of occupants and room area (m2).
- Read the composite indoor air quality score and ASHRAE 62.1 ventilation adequacy assessment.
- CO2 above 1000 ppm often indicates inadequate ventilation; above 1500 ppm is poor air quality.
- Review recommended fresh air supply rate (L/s/person) to achieve acceptable CO2 levels.
How the result changes with CO2 level (ppm)
| CO2 level (ppm) | IAQ score (0-100) |
|---|---|
| 770 | 100 |
| 1,945 | 70 |
| 3,355 | 64 |
| 4,530 | 64 |
What each input means
- CO2 level (ppm)
- Measured carbon dioxide concentration in parts per million.
- Temperature (°C)
- Indoor air temperature in degrees Celsius.
- Relative humidity (%)
- Relative humidity percentage.
- Number of occupants
- Number of people in the space.
- Room area (m²)
- Floor area of the space in square meters.
What each result means
- IAQ score (0-100)
- Overall indoor air quality score.
- CO2 score (0-100)
- Carbon dioxide level assessment.
- Required ventilation (L/s)
- ASHRAE 62.1 minimum ventilation rate.
- Est. current ventilation (L/s)
- Estimated current ventilation from CO2 levels.
- Ventilation adequate (0/1)
- 1 = meets ASHRAE 62.1 minimum requirements.
- Health risk (1-3)
- 1=low, 2=moderate, 3=high IAQ-related health risk.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersCO2 level (ppm) = 800, Temperature (°C) = 22, Relative humidity (%) = 45, Number of occupants = 20 = 5 input(s) provided
- Calculate IAQ scoreIAQ score92 = 92
- Calculate CO2 score80 = 80
- Calculate Required ventilationRequired ventilation80 = 80
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