Calculadora de Deuda de Sueño

Calcula tu deuda de sueño acumulada y cuánto tiempo necesitas para recuperarte.

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hours/night
days

Total Sleep Debt

10.5 hours

Daily Deficit1.5 hours
Nights to Recover (+1 hr/night)11 nights

Total Sleep Debt vs Hours of Sleep Needed

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Sleep Debt

Sleep debt is the cumulative difference between the sleep you need and the sleep you get.

Sleep Debt = (Needed - Actual) x Days

Recovery Guidelines

  • Small debt (<5 hours): Add 1-2 extra hours per night for a few days
  • Medium debt (5-15 hours): Gradually extend sleep over 1-2 weeks
  • Large debt (>15 hours): May take several weeks; focus on consistent bedtime

    • Chronic sleep debt cannot be fully "paid back" on weekends alone.

    Ejemplo Resuelto

    Someone who needs 8 hours but averages 6.5 hours over a week.

    1. 01Daily deficit = 8 - 6.5 = 1.5 hours
    2. 02Total debt = 1.5 x 7 = 10.5 hours
    3. 03Recovery at +1 hr/night = 11 nights

    Preguntas Frecuentes

    How much sleep debt is too much?

    Any sleep debt affects cognitive function. More than 5 hours of accumulated debt significantly impairs attention, memory, and reaction time.

    Can I catch up on sleep on weekends?

    Sleeping in on weekends helps partially but does not fully reverse the effects of chronic sleep loss. Consistent daily sleep is far more effective.

    How much sleep do adults need?

    Most adults need 7-9 hours per night. Individual needs vary, but consistently sleeping under 7 hours is associated with health risks.

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