Nitrogen Dioxide Calculator
About the Nitrogen Dioxide Calculator
The Nitrogen Dioxide Calculator is a scientifically rigorous, real-time online tool that converts NO₂ concentrations between all common units (ppb, ppm, µg/m³, mg/m³, % vol), calculates exposure dose, predicts health risk levels, and estimates AQI (Air Quality Index) using official EPA, WHO, and EU formulas. Built on peer-reviewed atmospheric chemistry and toxicology data from *Environmental Health Perspectives*, *Atmospheric Environment*, and WHO Air Quality Guidelines (2021), this calculator delivers trustworthy results for environmental scientists, safety officers, farmers, urban planners, and anyone monitoring air quality.
More about the chemistry and toxicity of Nitrogen Dioxide on Wikipedia.
Importance of the Nitrogen Dioxide Calculator
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) is a major air pollutant linked to asthma attacks, reduced lung function, cardiovascular disease, and premature death. Short-term exposure above 200 µg/m³ can trigger severe respiratory symptoms. In agriculture, high NO₂ from diesel engines, manure fermentation, and fertilizer plants harms workers, livestock, and crop yields. Real-time monitoring combined with accurate interpretation is essential for compliance with OSHA, EPA, EU Directive 2008/50/EC, and WHO guidelines.
This calculator removes confusion between units, instantly shows whether current levels are “Good”, “Moderate”, or “Very Unhealthy”, and helps farmers implement ventilation or pause fieldwork — practices promoted by Agri Care Hub.
Used worldwide by air-quality networks, it provides publication-grade precision in a free, user-friendly format.
Purpose of the Nitrogen Dioxide Calculator
Main functions:
- Convert NO₂ between ppb ↔ ppm ↔ µg/m³ ↔ mg/m³ ↔ % vol at any temperature & pressure
- Calculate 1-hour, 24-hour, and annual exposure doses
- Instant AQI calculation (US EPA & India NAAQS)
- Health risk classification with WHO 2021 guideline comparison
- Recommend protective actions (ventilation, mask type, activity restriction)
When and Why You Should Use the Nitrogen Dioxide Calculator
Use it whenever you have:
- A portable NO₂ sensor reading (e.g., 120 µg/m³ near a barn)
- Official monitoring station data in ppb
- Need to check compliance with EU 1-hour limit (200 µg/m³, not to be exceeded >18 times/year)
- Planning fieldwork during high-ozone days when NO₂ spikes
Because even moderate levels (40–70 µg/m³ annual mean) increase childhood asthma risk by 20%. This free tool turns raw numbers into life-protecting decisions in seconds.
User Guidelines
Enter measured value and select unit. Adjust temperature/pressure only if different from standard (25 °C, 1 atm). Choose averaging time for AQI. Results update live. Green = Good, Orange = Moderate, Red = Unhealthy, Purple = Very Unhealthy, Maroon = Hazardous.
Scientific Details & Health Limits
Conversion (25 °C, 101.325 kPa):
1 ppb NO₂ = 1.88 µg/m³ = 0.0001 ppm = 0.0000001 % vol
WHO 2021 Air Quality Guidelines:
| Averaging Time | Guideline (µg/m³) |
|---|---|
| 1 hour | 200 (not >18×/year) |
| 24 hour | 25 |
| Annual mean | 10 |
Symptoms by concentration:
< 40 µg/m³ → Generally safe
40–100 µg/m³ Sensitive groups may notice effects
100–200 µg/m³ Respiratory irritation
>200 µg/m³ Acute symptoms, asthma exacerbation
>1000 µg/m³ Immediate danger to life
In agriculture, NO₂ is released from silage, manure pits, and combustion engines. Levels can exceed 500 µg/m³ in poorly ventilated barns — this calculator instantly flags such risks.
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