Acetylene Cutting pressures* and consumptions

METAL THICKNESS	TIP SIZE	OXYGEM PRESSURE	OXYGEN CONSUMPTION	ACETYLENE PRESSURE	ACETYLENE CONSUMPTION
in.		psi	cfh	psi	cfh
1/8	00	30	30	4	9
1/4	0	30	45	4	12
3/8	1	30	75	4	13.5
1/2	1	40	85	4	13.5
3/4	2	40	120	4	16
1	2	50	140	4	16
1 1/2	3	50	180	44	20
2	4	50	225	4	20
3	5	50	290	5	27
4	5	60	330	5	27
5	6	50	360	6	36
6	6	55	390	6	36
8	7	60	540	7	45
10	7	70	625	7	45
12	8	70	760	7	45

Note :
Multiply psi x 6.9 to obtain kPa
Multiply inch x 25.4 to obtain mm.
Multiply cfh x 0.47 to obtain L/min.

* Gas pressures shown are for 25 feet of 1/4 inch diameter hose. For different hose lenghts and/or diameters consult pressure drop tables.