Pomodoro Calculator
Work out how many pomodoros a task takes and the total time once breaks are counted.
How it works
The Pomodoro Technique breaks work into focused sprints — classically 25 minutes of work followed by a 5-minute break, with a longer break after every fourth sprint. This tool takes your estimated task length and counts how many of those work sprints you'll need.
It then adds the breaks back in to give you the real elapsed time. A 90-minute task needs four 25-minute pomodoros, and with the three short breaks between them the clock time comes to about an hour and 55 minutes — longer than the raw work, which is the point.
You can change everything: the work length, the short and long break lengths, and how often a long break lands. That makes it easy to model a gentler 50/10 rhythm or a tighter 20/3 sprint and see how the total day shakes out.
Frequently asked questions
How many pomodoros is a 90-minute task?
With the standard 25-minute work sessions, a 90-minute task rounds up to four pomodoros. Including the three 5-minute breaks between them, you'll be at your desk for about an hour and 55 minutes.
Why round up to a whole pomodoro?
Because you can't do a partial sprint — the last stretch of work still occupies a full focus block even if it finishes early. Rounding up reflects the real time you'll spend, and any leftover minutes in the final pomodoro are yours to use.
Can I change the 25/5 timing?
Yes. The 25/5 split is just the classic default. Plenty of people prefer 50 minutes on and 10 off, or shorter 15-minute bursts. Adjust the work and break fields and the totals recalculate instantly.