AQI to Cigarette Calculator - Convert Air Quality to Cigarette Equivalents

AQI to Cigarette Calculator

AQI to Cigarette Calculator helps you understand how air pollution compares to smoking by converting your local AQI into the number of cigarettes inhaled.

Typical range: 0-500 (0-50 Good, 51-100 Moderate, 101-150 Unhealthy for sensitive groups, 151-200 Unhealthy, 201-300 Very Unhealthy, 301-500 Hazardous)
How many hours you're exposed to this air quality (1-24 hours)

Understanding AQI and Cigarette Equivalents

This calculator estimates how breathing polluted air compares to smoking cigarettes in terms of particulate matter intake.

0-50
Good
51-100
Moderate
101-150
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
151-200
Unhealthy
201-300
Very Unhealthy
301-500
Hazardous

Formula: Based on research showing that breathing air with PM2.5 concentration equivalent to AQI 22 for 24 hours is roughly equal to smoking one cigarette.

Note: This is an approximation for educational purposes. Actual health impacts may vary based on individual factors and specific pollutants.

This calculator provides estimates based on scientific research. Consult healthcare professionals for medical advice.

What is AQI

AQI or Air Quality Index is a numerical index which reports polluted air and its health impact on a specific day. The index has a range of 0-500, the greater it is, the more severe air pollution and higher health risks. It is computed on the pollutants such as ground level ozone, particle pollution, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.

What is AQI to Cigarette Calculator

An AQI calculator is a program or tool that is used to calculate air contamination level information to a single and simple to understand Air Quality Index (AQI). Individuals, business, and authorities use these calculators to monitor real-time and historical air quality with the end AQI value being calculated based on the pollutant with the highest index value at a given moment. 

How to use  AQI to Cigarette Calculator

  • Find online AQI calculator: Search on google for AQI to Cigarette Calculator or direct visit to our website and choose AQI calculator
  • Enter the Air Quality Index
  • Enter Exposure Time (hours)
  • Calculate the AQI: Click the Calculate Cigarette Equivalent button
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