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Study Time Calculator

A study plan from exam date, syllabus size and daily hours available.

Enter values

Results update as you type.

Result

Hours needed

78

Use the Pomodoro rhythm — 25 minutes of focus and a 5 minute break — and expect about 45 minutes of real study per hour scheduled.

Hours available
78
Spare hours
0 hours
Study days
26
Topics per day
0.92
Hours per day required
3
Revision time
18 hours
Verdict
Your plan fits comfortably

About the Study Time Calculator

A study plan from exam date, syllabus size and daily hours available.

Also known as: revision timetable calculator, study hours needed, exam preparation plan, study schedule.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter days until the exam, topics to cover, hours per topic, study hours per day and the other fields.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

hours needed = topics × hours per topic × (1 + revision share)

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • Days until the exam = 30
  • Topics to cover = 24
  • Hours per topic = 2.5
  • Study hours per day = 3
  • Rest days per week = 1
  • Time reserved for revision = 30 %

the calculator returns:

  • Hours needed: 78
  • Hours available: 78
  • Spare hours: 0 hours
  • Study days: 26