How long can the average person hold his breath?

Answer 1

your time that you swim should be 4 times slower than your time that you run. 17 minutes says Andrew I differentiates, depending on big your lung capacity is...but there are some people that can hold for up/over 2 minutes! Now I can only hold my for about 30-40 seconds!

Answer 2

about 2 or 3 min or if they are strong they can for 1-5 min

Answer 3

The average time is around 30 - 40 seconds, but many people can hold it for longer and shorter amounts of time.

Answer 4

The average time is about 3-4 minutes, to much time without oxygen can cause brain damage. Swiss freediver held his breath underwater for 19 minutes and 21 seconds which is the world record.

Answer 5

well you would die in around 7-9mins

Answer 6

20-45 seconds

Answer 7

Five without dying of need of oxygen.

Answer 8

3 minutes.