50/10 Study Timer
Focus for 50 minutes, then rest for 10. Press Start for a longer, deeper study session.
How the 50/10 study timer works
This timer opens on 50 minutes of focus, a 10-minute break and a 30-minute long break after four rounds. It is the “extended Pomodoro” many students use once 25 minutes starts to feel too short.
When to use 50/10
Writing essays and reports.
Maths, physics and long problem sets.
Reading academic papers and textbooks.
Coding and projects.
Long revision days, where fewer interruptions keep you in flow.
If 50 minutes feels long, build up from the 25/5 Pomodoro study timer. For even longer breaks, compare 52/17 vs 25/5.
Make the 10-minute break count
Stand up, stretch, drink water and look away from the screen. Avoid social media; it rarely feels like a rest. Turn on auto-start in Settings so the next session begins on time.
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