Sleep Debt Calculator

Sleep Debt Calculator – Assess Your Sleep Deficit

What is sleep debt?

Sleep debt is the difference between the sleep you get and the sleep your body needs. If you need 7 hours but only sleep 5, you accumulate 2 hours of sleep debt. Over time, sleep debt can make waking up harder and lead to various health issues.

What is sleep debt?

• Decreased concentration and memory
• Increased stress and headaches
• Higher risk of depression, anxiety, diabetes, heart disease, digestive disorders, and even Alzheimer's

How to Use the Sleep Debt Calculator:

To calculate your sleep debt, enter the number of hours you slept on each day of the week:

• Monday: Enter the hours you slept.
• Tuesday: Enter the hours you slept.
• Wednesday: Enter the hours you slept.
• Thursday: Enter the hours you slept.
• Friday: Enter the hours you slept.
• Saturday: Enter the hours you slept.
• Sunday: Enter the hours you slept.

After entering your sleep hours for the week, the calculator will estimate how much sleep debt you have accumulated.

What’s a Healthy Range for Sleep?

• Recommended Sleep Duration: The average adult requires 7-7.5 hours of sleep per night, or approximately 49-52.5 hours per week. Sleeping this amount supports optimal physical and mental health.
• Unhealthy Sleep Debt: Accumulating sleep debt over time (i.e., consistently sleeping less than 7-7.5 hours per night) may lead to negative health effects such as impaired concentration, mood swings, and increased risk of chronic diseases.