Compressed Air Leak Cost Calculator

Compressed air leaks silently drain your budget. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that leaks waste 20–30% of a typical compressor's output. Use this free calculator to estimate the annual dollar cost of leaks in your system — then see exactly how much you'd save by fixing them.

Common Scenarios

Your System Settings

System Pressure (PSI)

Electricity Cost ($/kWh) US avg ≈ $0.12/kWh — check your utility bill

Operating Hours / Year Single shift ≈ 2,500 · Two shifts ≈ 5,000 · 24/7 ≈ 8,760

Compressor Efficiency (kW per CFM) DOE benchmark: 0.20 kW/CFM (5 CFM per kW)

Your Leaks

Leak Size	Qty	CFM Lost	$/Year	Remove

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Annual Leak Cost

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Compressed Air Leak Cost Calculator

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