typical resting values for breathing frequency
The typical respiratory rate for a healthy adult at rest is 12â20 breaths per minute. Average resting respiratory rates by age are: 1  birth to 6 weeks: 30â60 breaths per minute. 2  6 months: 25â40 breaths per minute.uman respiration rate is measured when a person is at rest and involves counting the number of breaths for one minute by counting how many times the chest rises.