We're all aware of the recently aborted [SpaceX Demo-2 launch][1]... While talking with friends we discussed the venting of LOX pre-launch. I presume that the reason for this venting is largely to achieve (or maintain) a "_full_" tank of Liquid Oxygen. In part, I presume it's likely easier to permit some to boil off and replace it with additional cooled LOX, rather than try to cool and pressurise a closed tank "_first time_" - which blatantly isn't going to happen within the design's constraints. Is this even a somewhat correct presumption? --- Either way, the fact that _some_ LOX is vented is undeniable. Do we know how much is pumped beyond the [~287,430 kg][2] capacity of the core and booster's tanks? or in other words: "_How much is wasted?_" I appreciate that this figure will likely be significantly different to other models (for example, those that don't use sub-cooled LOX), and I'd be happy with any an answer, not necessarily specifically related to this launch. During the conversation, I toyed with a ~130% figure (i.e: ~30% wasted), but honestly I pulled that out of thin air. If this isn't something that we know (perhaps it isn't public information), then I'd appreciate an informed estimate. [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crew_Dragon_Demo-2#Launch_attempts [2]: https://space.stackexchange.com/a/32732/36064