pomodoro timer 25 5
the original technique: 25 minutes on, 5 minutes off, and a 15-minute break after four rounds. the timer is already set for that rhythm.
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how to pomodoro timer 25 5
- set your focus and break lengths, or start from a preset page such as 25 and 5, or 50 and 10.
- add the task you are working on and mark it as active.
- press start (or space), and pick an ambient sound if you want one.
- work until the timer ends, take the break, and repeat. a long break comes after your chosen number of rounds.
- check the chart to see how many sessions you finished per day.
the 25 and 5 split comes from francesco cirillo, who used a tomato-shaped kitchen timer in the late 1980s. it works well for tasks you are putting off, because 25 minutes is short enough to start without a fight, and for study or admin work that needs frequent resets.
four rounds equal about two hours including breaks. use the long break to walk, eat or stretch, not to check your inbox. if you often finish early, try the 50 and 10 variant, and if you run into the end of a session mid-thought, finish the sentence and then stop.
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frequently asked questions
why is the pomodoro 25 minutes?
it is the length cirillo picked as short enough to stay focused and long enough to get something done. it is a convention, not a scientific law, so change it if it does not suit you.
what do i do when someone interrupts me?
note it down, deal with it in the break if possible, and either restart the session or let it run. a session counts only if the timer reaches zero.
how many pomodoros per day is normal?
most people finish 6 to 10 on a good day with focused work, fewer on meeting-heavy days. the chart shows your own average.