Screen Time Calculator
Daily screen hours turned into days per year.
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ⓘ Live results
Results
- Leisure screen days per year
- 83.6 days
- All screens per year
- 190.1 days
- Leisure over 10 years
- 2.29 years
- Hours reclaimed by cutting 1 h/day
- 365 hours per year
Quick answer
Small daily screen habits compound: three hours a day is over 45 days a year.
yearly days = daily hours x 365 / 24
How to use the Screen Time Calculator
- 1Check your device's built-in screen time report for accurate numbers.
- 2Separate work screens from leisure screens.
- 3Pick one habit to trim and re-run the projection.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Phone hours per day3.5
- TV & streaming2
- Work screens7
- Years to project10
Results
- Leisure screen days per year83.6 days
- All screens per year190.1 days
- Leisure over 10 years2.29 years
- Hours reclaimed by cutting 1 h/day365 hours per year
Frequently asked questions
Is all screen time equal?
No. Passive scrolling affects mood and sleep more than active or social use.
What is a reasonable target?
Most guidance focuses on protecting the hour before bed rather than a fixed daily cap.
About this calculator
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