Sleep Debt Calculator

How much sleep you owe yourself this week — and how to pay it back.

Awaiting clinical review. Results are based on validated formulas but pending physician verification.

How this is calculated

Compares your average nightly sleep to the National Sleep Foundation target for your age; the shortfall, summed across the week, is your sleep debt.

Sources

  1. Hirshkowitz M, et al. National Sleep Foundation's sleep time duration recommendations. Sleep Health 2015.
This calculator is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The result is based on standard clinical formulas applied to the values you entered — your individual situation may need adjustments your doctor can make. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you read or calculated on healthcalculus.