Posture Break Calculator
Schedule movement breaks across a work day.
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Results
- Breaks per day
- 10
- Total break time
- 30 min
- Break time per week
- 2.5 hours
- Steps if walking
- 3,000 steps/day
Quick answer
Short breaks every 30-50 minutes reduce musculoskeletal strain more effectively than one long break.
breaks = work minutes / interval
How to use the Posture Break Calculator
- 1Enter your typical working hours.
- 2Set a break interval between 30 and 50 minutes.
- 3Stand, walk and change eye focus during each break.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Work hours8
- Break interval45 min
- Break length3 min
Results
- Breaks per day10
- Total break time30 min
- Break time per week2.5 hours
- Steps if walking3,000 steps/day
Frequently asked questions
What should a break include?
Stand, walk a few metres, roll the shoulders and look 6 m away for 20 seconds.
Does it hurt productivity?
Short breaks generally improve sustained focus rather than reducing it.
About this calculator
- Built and reviewed by James Whitfield · How we build and test calculators
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