Compressed Air Leak Cost Calculator

Estimate how much you’re spending on compressed air leaks every year, in dollars, cfm, and kWh.

Used for context. Leak flow estimates assume ~100 psig.

Number of leaks at each size (approximate orifice)

Approximate flow per leak at 100 psig: 1/32" ≈ 2 cfm, 1/16" ≈ 7 cfm, 1/8" ≈ 26 cfm, 1/4" ≈ 104 cfm, 3/8" ≈ 235 cfm.

Use total loaded run hours for your compressor system.

Enter your rate if you know it. If you don’t know your cost per kWh, we can estimate it based on your zip code. It’s a rough, conservative estimate — good enough for a sanity check, not a utility bill.

Estimated Annual Leak Cost

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Assumptions & notes
  • Assumes compressor specific power of 18 kW per 100 cfm of delivered air.
  • Individual leaks mode uses approximate leak orifice tables at ~100 psig and scales linearly with system pressure; actual flows vary with pressure and orifice geometry.
  • Results are estimates for energy waste only, not a quote. They exclude maintenance costs, production losses, or pressure-side impacts.

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Did you know?

In a noisy plant, many air leaks smaller than about 1/16" are effectively silent beyond arm’s length. If you can hear it, it’s not a nuisance — it’s a cost.