Air compressor run time calculation

How do you calculate a compressor's duty cycle?

To find this percentage you take the compressor's time running and divide it by the total cycle time. Total cycle time can be defined as the compressor's run time plus its cool down time. For example: if a compressor's total cycle time is 10 minutes, but it only ran for 8 minutes of this time, it would have an 80% duty cycle.

What is air compressor duty cycle?

An air compressor's duty cycle refers to the amount of time it takes the pump to fill up its tank. Another way to view this is the amount of time a compressor will consistently deliver pressurized air within a total cycle time. While metrics to measure duty cycle may vary, you will commonly see it denoted as a percentage.

How do I determine the run time of my air compressor?

The first step in calculating the run time for your air compressor is determining its CFM (cubic feet per minute) output rating. This value will tell you how much compressed air is being generated by your machine each minute; typically this information can be found in your owner's manual or on the label attached to the outside of your unit.

What is an air compressor pump-up test time calculator?

Air compressor pump-up test time calculators estimate how long it will take your air compressor to fill your tank from a low pressure (cut-in PSI) to a higher pressure (cut-out PSI). This is an easy way to troubleshoot a range of compressor issues and ensure proper performance.