How to Use the Screen Time Calculator
The Simple Answer
The Screen Time Calculator turns a daily amount of screen time into hours a week, a month and a year, and into full 24-hour days.
What the tool does
It is arithmetic, not a judgment, and it is meant as a prompt for thought rather than a verdict. A screen can be work, a call or a book, and the page does not say whether any amount is a lot. It shows what the number adds up to so you can think about it, whether you are curious about your own habits or checking a household figure.
How to use it
- Enter the hours you spend on screens in an average day, and any extra minutes.
- Read the sentence first.
- Check the hours a week and a month, and the full days in a year.
A worked example
Three hours a day is 3 x 365 = 1,095 hours a year. That is about 46 full 24-hour days (1,095 / 24). It is also 21 hours a week and about 91 hours a month. A week is 7 days and a month is one twelfth of a year.
Things to know
- The number you enter is an average. Real days vary.
- A year is counted as 365 days.
- Many phones show a daily average in their settings. Enter that or your own estimate.
Common questions
Is 3 hours a lot? The page does not say. It shows what the number adds up to.
Where do I find my screen time? In your phone's settings, which often show a daily average.
Screen Time Calculator: Open the Screen Time Calculator and try your own numbers.