Pomodoro Technique Planner
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that uses focused work intervals (traditionally 25 minutes) separated by short breaks. Enter your available time and session preferences to plan your day and see how many pomodoros you can fit in.
Developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, the Pomodoro Technique structures work into intervals called "pomodoros" (named after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer Cirillo used). The classic setup is 25 minutes of focused work, a 5-minute break, and a longer 15-minute break after every 4 pomodoros.
The calculator fits as many complete cycles (a set of pomodoros plus a long break) into your available time as possible, then fills any remaining time with additional individual pomodoros. The effective work percentage shows what portion of your scheduled time is actual focused work versus breaks.
Research shows that regular breaks improve sustained concentration and reduce mental fatigue. If 25 minutes feels too short, many people find 50/10 or 45/15 splits work well for deep work. Adjust the intervals to match your personal focus capacity.