PADI RECREATIONAL DIVE PLANNER – METRIC (AIR)
Represented by a red box, this is the time penalty (in minutes) added to your next dive to account for the nitrogen still in your system.
A letter representing the theoretical amount of nitrogen in your tissues.
If you simply search Google for a free PDF, you will likely encounter three issues: Padi Rdp Table Metric Pdf
Step 2: Calculate Nitrogen Loss During the Surface Interval (Table 2) Flip to (Surface Interval Credit). Find letter M on the outer edge.
However, there is a lot of confusion online about where to find legitimate PDFs and how to read them. In this article, we will explain everything you need to know about the PADI RDP Table Metric system, why you should be cautious downloading PDFs online, and how to properly use the eRDP or plastic table for your next dive.
TABLE 2 – SURFACE INTERVAL CREDIT Pressure Group at Surface → Surface Interval (hrs:min) → New Pressure Group Example: M + 0:60 = D PADI RECREATIONAL DIVE PLANNER – METRIC (AIR) Represented
Follow the 18m column down to find 30 minutes. (If 30 isn't there, use the next higher number, such as 32). Identify PG:
Read horizontally until you find the block that contains 75 minutes. You will find the block .
I’m unable to directly create or provide a PDF file. However, I can give you the for a PADI RDP Table Metric (e-RDP) * Find letter M on the outer edge
When utilizing a PADI RDP Metric PDF, always adhere to these foundational safety rules taught during your Open Water Diver course:
The , particularly the Metric Table version , remains a fundamental tool for scuba divers, ensuring safe nitrogen management during recreational dives . While dive computers have become standard, understanding the RDP (often sought as a PDF for digital reference or printing) is crucial for dive planning, contingency, and certification requirements.
PADI offers a free app that includes a basic dive planner. While not as granular as the full RDP table, it is useful for quick checks.
When planning profiles manually using a metric PDF, you must adhere strictly to standard PADI safety protocols: