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Caffeine half-life calculator
Caffeine's average half-life is about 5 hours (typical adult range 3 to 7). Enter what you drank and when to see what's still on board at bedtime.
Common reference points: a 12oz coffee ≈ 140 to 200mg, a shot of espresso ≈ 65mg, a 16oz energy drink ≈ 160 to 300mg, black tea ≈ 50mg, a 12oz cola ≈ 35mg. Check your can. Energy drinks vary wildly.
Why this matters more than it feels like it does
Research consistently shows caffeine within ~6 hours of bed reduces total sleep time and sleep quality, often without you noticing the disruption. Worse sleep raises next-day fatigue, which raises next-day caffeine, which is how a stable habit quietly escalates. That loop is exactly the kind of pattern SteadyBeast is built to make visible.
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Educational information only. Not medical advice, and not an endorsement of any product. Nicotine is addictive. Values reflect manufacturer label information ("label mg"), which describes nicotine content per pouch; absorbed amounts vary by person and use. Lineups change, so always confirm the printed strength on your package. SteadyBeast is a coaching and self-tracking tool, not medical care. If you're in crisis, call or text 988.