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Caffeine Half-Life Calculator

Calculate how much caffeine remains in your body after a given number of hours.

How to Use the Caffeine Half-Life Calculator

  1. Enter the required values into the input fields.
  2. Click the Calculate button to see the results.
  3. Review the output values and interpretations below.

Schnellreferenz

VonNach
Coffee (240 ml)~95 mg
Espresso (30 ml)~63 mg
Black tea (240 ml)~47 mg
Cola (355 ml)~34 mg
Energy drink80–150 mg

Anwendungsfälle

Formel

Formula: Remaining = Dose × 0.5^(hours / 5). Caffeine half-life averages 5 hours in healthy adults.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What is caffeine's half-life?
Caffeine's half-life averages 5 hours in healthy adults. This means after 5 hours, half the caffeine is still in your system. It can range from 3-7 hours depending on genetics and other factors.
How much caffeine is in common drinks?
An 8 oz coffee has about 95 mg. Espresso shot: 63 mg. Black tea: 47 mg. Cola: 34 mg. Energy drink: 80-150 mg.
When should I stop drinking coffee?
To minimize sleep disruption, stop caffeine 8-10 hours before bedtime. At that point, about 75% of caffeine will have been eliminated.