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Caffeine Half-Life Calculator

Find out when your coffee leaves your system so you can sleep.

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Clearance Timeline

After 5 Hours
7:00 PM
100 mg left
After 10 Hours
12:00 AM
50 mg left
Safe to Sleep
12:00 AM
< 50 mg

Popular Variations (1)

The 5-Hour Rule

The average half-life of caffeine is 5-6 hours.
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Strategy

Stop caffeine intake 8-10 hours before bed to ensure deep sleep quality (adenosine receptor availability).