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Sleep Cycle Calculator

When to sleep (or wake) to align with 90-minute cycles.

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Everyday utility math — the kind you'd otherwise pull up four browser tabs for. I keep it to one clean answer.

Try a scenario

Click to load — tweak from there.

Inputs

Result

9 hrs sleep — bed at

21:46

7.5 hrs sleep — bed at

23:16

6 hrs sleep — bed at

00:46

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How to use this

  1. 1Enter wake time (hh:mm, 24h).
  2. 2Enter mins to fall asleep.
  3. 3Read your 9 hrs sleep — bed at on the right — it updates as you type.
  4. 4Hit Share to keep the scenario or send it to someone.

About this calculator

Sleep happens in ~90-minute cycles. This suggests bedtimes that end on a cycle boundary so you wake refreshed.

Worked example

Using the values the calculator loads with:

Inputs

  • Wake time (HH:MM, 24h): 07:00
  • Mins to fall asleep: 14

Results

  • 9 hrs sleep — bed at: 21:46
  • 7.5 hrs sleep — bed at: 23:16
  • 6 hrs sleep — bed at: 00:46

What each field means

Inputs

Wake time (HH:MM, 24h)
Free text used in the calculation. Defaults to "07:00".
Mins to fall asleep
The mins to fall asleep used in the calculation. Starts at 14 so you have a working example on load.

Results

9 hrs sleep — bed at
Returned as a plain value and shown as the headline result. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
7.5 hrs sleep — bed at
Returned as a plain value. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
6 hrs sleep — bed at
Returned as a plain value. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.

FAQ

How does the sleep cycle calculator work?

Sleep happens in ~90-minute cycles. This suggests bedtimes that end on a cycle boundary so you wake refreshed.

What do I need to enter?

2 values: wake time (hh:mm, 24h), and mins to fall asleep. Each field starts with a sensible default, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result move.

What does the 9 hrs sleep — bed at result mean?

It is returned as a plain value and updates live as you edit the inputs, so you can compare two or three versions of a scenario in a few seconds.

Is this calculator free, and do I need an account?

Yes, it's free, and no account is required. Nothing you type is stored on our servers — the maths runs entirely in your browser.

How accurate is the result?

It applies the standard formula exactly, so the arithmetic is precise. Estimates assume standard, average conditions — local rules, pricing, and materials vary.

Who is this tool for?

It's built for anyone doing everyday planning maths — a quick estimate that would otherwise need four browser tabs and a calculator app.

Accuracy and limitations

  • Estimates assume standard, average conditions — local rules, pricing, and materials vary.
  • Results are rounded for readability; add a buffer before ordering, booking, or committing.
  • Double-check anything with a real cost attached against a local quote.

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RevenueLab. (2026). Sleep Calculator. Retrieved from https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/sleep
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