Safe ceiling for healthy adults: 400 mg/day. Per-kg evidence range: 3–6 mg/kg for performance.
–mg per day, max
Caffeine half-life is roughly 5 hours. Cutting off by the time shown lets most of a dose clear before bed. Not medical advice — pregnancy, heart conditions, and anxiety medications change the math.
Count what's actually in your cup
Home-brewed coffee runs 80–120 mg per cup; pre-workouts range 150–350 mg.