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Peptide Half-Life Calculator

See how much of a peptide remains after each half-life and roughly how long it takes to clear from the body — about five half-lives.

Half-Life Calculator

Enter a half-life and dose to model clearance over time

Clearance Curve

Enter a half-life and dose to see clearance

Amount remaining after each half-life

Understanding Half-Life
What Is a Half-Life?

A half-life is the time it takes for half of a substance to be eliminated from the body. It's exponential — each half-life clears half of whatever remains, not half of the original dose.

Why It Matters for Dosing

Half-life drives dosing frequency. Peptides with short half-lives (minutes to hours) are typically dosed daily or multiple times per day, while those with long half-lives (days) are dosed weekly.

Example: BPC-157 has a half-life of about 4 hours — most of a single dose is gone within a day, which is why it's dosed 1–2 times daily.
From Half-Life to Dosing
  • 1Repeated dosing builds toward a steady state, where the amount entering the body equals the amount being cleared.
  • 2Short half-life — dose more frequently to avoid big peaks and troughs in blood levels.
  • 3Long half-life — once-weekly dosing keeps levels relatively flat; fewer injections needed.
Tip: if you know a peptide's half-life, you can estimate how long to wait between doses to avoid overlap or to plan a washout before switching compounds.

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Important Note

Half-life values vary by species, route, and formulation, and actual clearance is influenced by metabolism and kidney/liver function. This calculator is for research and educational purposes only. Nothing here is medical advice.