Humans - Required Rest Time

Relaxation rest time vs. working time and activity. Calculate required rest or relaxation time related to working time and power expenditure using the formula: tr = tt (qt - qm) / (qt - qr)

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Inputs

Task/Work Time (tt) (minutes)

Task Power Consumption (qt) (W)

Maximum Power Consumption Without Recovery (qm) (W)

Resting Power Consumption (qr) (W)

Results

Required Rest Time (tr)-- minutes

Parameter	Value	Notes
Maximum power consumption (male)	350 W	Approximately for most male workers
Maximum power consumption (female)	300 W	Approximately for most female workers
Resting power consumption	70 - 100 W	Common range
Example: Male worker heavy work	30 min	For 600 W task, 100 W rest, 60 min work time