Sleep Chart

This Sleep Chart provides on average the amount of sleep a person needs according to their age. The important aspect to remember is that this is only an average and every one is different. You know your body best and if you feel awake and alert on less sleep, then go with what your body is telling you. If you are tired on the average amount, consider getting more sleep.

The amount of sleep is not the only factor contributing to energy levels during the day. You may be getting adequate sleep but not quality sleep. Possibly other influences such as diet, exercise and overall health can affect how alert you feel throughout the day as well.

Sleep Chart by Age

For the Sleep Chart above, the Total Sleep Needed includes nighttime sleeping as well as daytime naps. This is for babies and toddlers as naps are needed. However naps can be beneficial for all ages. The amount of naps and length of naps depends on each individual.

Again this sleep chart is only the average. The times will vary more with the babies and younger children as their sleep needs change with growth spurts and other factors in the early years of life. Sometimes for the teenage years, more sleep may be needed. Again as the body goes grows and changes, additional sleep will be needed for the teens.

Another factor to consider is athletes and active adults. Elite athletes typically need extra sleep for recovery and sometimes naps are need for the body to repair.