Free tool Estimate your family's screen time and compare it with recommended limits
Screen Time Calculator
Enter how many hours per day are spent on each device, and this free calculator estimates your total daily and weekly screen time, compares it with common recommendations for the age group, and gives practical advice.
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Frequently asked questions
Common guidance suggests under 1 hour a day of recreational screen time for children under 6, about 2 hours for ages 6-12, and around 2-3 hours for teens, with schoolwork excluded. Quality, breaks and sleep matter as much as the total.
Studies typically put average total screen time at 7+ hours a day for adults and 4-6 hours for children and teens when all devices are counted. This calculator uses a conservative recreational recommendation.
Set device-free zones (mealtimes, bedrooms), use built-in or app-based screen time limits, plan offline activities, keep devices out of reach at night, and model the behavior yourself. See our screen time guide for a full plan.
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