THE NUMBERS, EXPLAINED
How to use this calculator.
Breaks occur only between focus blocks. No break is added after the final block.
Start with your inputs
Enter focus blocks, focus minutes, short break minutes, long break minutes, blocks per long break. Keep amounts in the units shown on each field. The example is a starting point, not a recommended value.
| Input | Example value |
|---|---|
| Focus blocks | 4 |
| Focus minutes | 25 |
| Short break minutes | 5 |
| Long break minutes | 15 |
| Blocks per long break | 4 |
A worked example
With the example inputs above, session minutes is 115. Change the inputs to explore your own scenario.
Putting the example numbers into the formula
Session minutes
(4) × (25)+floor(((4)-1) ÷ (4)) × (15)+(((4)-1)-floor(((4)-1) ÷ (4))) × (5) = 115
| Result | Example answer |
|---|---|
| Session minutes | 115 |
How this is calculated
Session minutes
a × b+floor((a-1) ÷ e) × d+((a-1)-floor((a-1) ÷ e)) × c
Symbols and units
- a
- Focus blocks
- b
- Focus minutes
- c
- Short break minutes
- d
- Long break minutes
- e
- Blocks per long break
Use the units shown. A list keeps the order in which you enter its values. The symbol ^ means “raised to the power of”.
Calculation steps and notation
floor(x) rounds down towards negative infinity.
Assumptions and limits
Breaks occur only between focus blocks. No break is added after the final block.
Calculations use the values you enter. Blank or invalid inputs show an error instead of silently substituting zero. Results are displayed to useful precision; calculations retain the underlying numeric precision.
Questions about this tool
What does the result tell me?
Session minutes. The result applies to the method and inputs described above. Check the units and assumptions before using it in a decision.
Why might another calculator differ?
Differences in units, rounding, timing or model definitions can produce different answers. Compare the input definitions and the method, rather than only the final number. For this tool: Breaks occur only between focus blocks. No break is added after the final block.
Are my inputs stored or sent to AI?
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