FullCalculator

Daily Caffeine Intake Calculator

Calculate Daily Caffeine

Formula

Total Caffeine (mg) = (Coffee cups x mg per cup) + (Tea cups x mg per cup) + (Energy drinks x 160mg) + (Sodas x 34mg). FDA daily limit: 400mg for adults. Caffeine half-life: ~5 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much caffeine is safe per day?
The FDA recommends up to 400mg of caffeine per day for healthy adults, equivalent to about 4 cups of brewed coffee. Pregnant women should limit to 200mg. Children and adolescents should consume significantly less.
How long does caffeine stay in your system?
Caffeine has a half-life of about 5 hours, meaning half the caffeine is still in your system 5 hours later. It can take 10+ hours to fully clear. This is why experts recommend avoiding caffeine after 2 PM for better sleep.
Which has more caffeine: coffee or tea?
Coffee generally has 2-3x more caffeine than tea per cup. An 8 oz cup of brewed coffee has about 95mg, while black tea has about 47mg and green tea about 28mg. However, matcha (70mg per serving) comes close to coffee.

You may also need