Child Caffeine Limit Calculator
Compare a child’s caffeine intake with a commonly cited limit of 2.5 mg per kg per day.
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Intake is within the commonly cited limit. Health authorities advise children avoid energy drinks entirely.
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What does the Child Caffeine Limit Calculator do?
Compare a child’s caffeine intake with a commonly cited limit of 2.5 mg per kg per day. Enter your values and the result and chart update instantly.
How accurate is it?
It uses published, widely used formulas. Results are estimates for education and planning, not a diagnosis. Talk to a qualified clinician about decisions affecting your health.
Is my information stored or shared?
No. All calculations run in your browser and nothing you type is sent to a server or saved.
What can I search to find this tool?
People find it by searching for: how much caffeine can a child have; kids caffeine limit; caffeine per kg child.