Use this Screen Time Calculator to estimate how much time you spend on your phone, tablet, or computer each day and each week. Enter the time you spend on social media, videos, gaming, browsing, messaging, and other activities to see your total screen time and how it adds up over time.
Daily Screen Time
Time spent on social networking apps and feeds.
Include time using a phone, tablet, or computer.
Screen Time Results
Total Daily Screen Time
Your estimated screen time is 39.6% of a 24-hour day.
This calculator estimates screen time from the activities you enter. Avoid counting the same time under multiple activities. Work, study, entertainment, and other screen activities are included in the total. Actual screen time may differ from your device's usage report.
How to Calculate Your Screen Time
Screen time is the amount of time you spend using devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and computers. It can include watching videos, browsing websites, playing games, checking social media, messaging friends, or working online.
Our Screen Time Calculator helps you estimate your daily, weekly, and monthly screen use. Enter the time you spend on each activity, and the calculator will show your total along with a breakdown of where your time goes.
Screen Time Calculator Example
Suppose your daily device usage looks like this:
| Activity | Daily Screen Time |
|---|---|
| Social media | 2 hours |
| Videos and streaming | 1 hour |
| Gaming | 30 minutes |
| Web browsing | 1 hour |
| Messaging and email | 30 minutes |
| Work or study | 4 hours |
| Other activities | 30 minutes |
| Total | 9 hours 30 minutes |
In this example, your total screen time is 9 hours and 30 minutes per day.
- Daily screen time: 9 hours 30 minutes
- Weekly screen time: 66 hours 30 minutes
- Monthly screen time: 285 hours, assuming 30 days
- Share of a 24-hour day: About 39.6%
These figures assume that the activities do not overlap. Your actual screen time may differ depending on how you use your devices.
Why Is It Useful to Track Screen Time?
Tracking screen time can help you understand your daily habits and decide whether you want to make changes. For example, you might discover that social media takes up more time than expected or that entertainment and work together account for a large part of your day.
Screen time is not always unproductive. Work, studying, online learning, and staying in touch with family can all require screens. The goal is to understand your usage and find a balance that works for you.
Tips for Managing Screen Time
- Check your device reports: Use your phone's built-in Screen Time or Digital Wellbeing feature to see actual usage.
- Set app limits: Consider setting daily limits for apps that distract you.
- Take regular breaks: Stand up, stretch, and look away from your screen periodically.
- Reduce unnecessary scrolling: Turn off nonessential notifications and avoid opening apps out of habit.
- Make time for offline activities: Include exercise, hobbies, reading, and face-to-face conversations in your routine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How much screen time do I spend in a week?
Multiply your average daily screen time by seven. For example, 3 hours per day equals 21 hours per week.
Q2: How do I calculate monthly screen time?
Multiply your average daily screen time by the number of days in the month. For a 30-day month, 4 hours per day equals 120 hours.
Q3: Does work or study count as screen time?
Yes. Time spent working or studying on a phone, tablet, or computer counts as screen time. You can include it in this calculator to get a more complete estimate.
Q4: Is all screen time bad?
No. Screen time can support education, work, communication, and entertainment. Its impact depends on factors such as the type of activity, your habits, sleep, physical activity, and how it affects your everyday life.
Q5: Is this calculator accurate?
This calculator estimates your screen time using the hours you enter. For a more accurate record, compare your estimate with the screen usage reports available on your devices.