Pomodoro Calculator
Pomodoros, breaks and total time for a task.
Enter your values
Enter the focus hours needed you are working with.
Enter the focus block in min.
Enter the short break in min.
Enter the long break in min.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Pomodoros needed
- 10
- Total elapsed time
- 5.3 h
- Short breaks
- 7
- Long breaks
- 2
Quick answer
A pomodoro is a 25-minute focus block followed by a short break, with a long break every fourth block.
Total = pomodoros × (focus + break)
At a glance
| What it does | Pomodoros, breaks and total time for a task. |
|---|---|
| Category | Education |
| Inputs needed | Focus hours needed, Focus block, Short break, Long break |
| Main output | Pomodoros needed |
| Formula | Total = pomodoros × (focus + break) |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Pomodoro Calculator
- 1Enter the focus hours the task really needs.
- 2Keep the classic 25/5/15 pattern or set your own.
- 3Plan your day around the total elapsed time.
Inputs explained
- Focus hours needed
- Enter the focus hours needed you are working with.
- Focus block(min)
- Enter the focus block in min.
- Short break(min)
- Enter the short break in min.
- Long break(min)
- Enter the long break in min.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Focus hours needed4
- Focus block25 min
- Short break5 min
- Long break15 min
Results
- Pomodoros needed10
- Total elapsed time5.3 h
- Short breaks7
- Long breaks2
Frequently asked questions
Why 25 minutes?
It is short enough to start without dread and long enough for deep work.
Can I use 50-minute blocks?
Yes — set focus to 50 and short break to 10.
What do I need to enter into the Pomodoro Calculator?
Just 4 values: focus hours needed, focus block, short break, long break. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Pomodoro Calculator work out the answer?
A pomodoro is a 25-minute focus block followed by a short break, with a long break every fourth block. It applies the formula Total = pomodoros × (focus + break) and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Pomodoro Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
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