Daily Screen Time Estimator
Add up your daily screen time across phone, computer, and TV, see the weekly and yearly totals, and compare against the commonly cited 2-hour daily leisure screen-time guideline.
Inputs explained
- Phone / tablet time — Hours per day on your phone or tablet (check your device's screen-time report).
- Computer time (non-work) — Hours per day of leisure computer use — exclude work if you like.
- TV / streaming time — Hours per day watching TV or streaming.
How to use it
- Fill in the fields above — each input has a hint describing exactly what to enter
- Press Calculate to get your result instantly, right on this page
- Copy the result, save the tool to favorites, or share and embed it anywhere
Understanding the result
Example: 3 h phone + 1 h computer + 2 h TV is 6 hours a day — 42 hours a week, and 4 hours over the 2 h/day leisure guideline.
Frequently asked questions
Does this estimator include work-related computer use? No, the computer time field is specifically for non-work use, so time spent on a computer for a job is meant to be excluded from the total leisure screen time calculation.
Where does the 2-hour guideline this calculator compares against come from? It reflects commonly cited public health guidance recommending limiting recreational (leisure) screen time to around 2 hours a day, most often referenced in guidance aimed at children and adolescents rather than a universal adult standard.
Is the Daily Screen Time Estimator free to use? Yes — it is completely free, with no sign-up, no download and no usage limits. You can use it as often as you need.
Is my data private? Yes. The calculation runs entirely in your browser — the values you enter are never sent to our servers, stored or shared with anyone.
What information do I need? Just the following: Phone / tablet time, Computer time (non-work), TV / streaming time. Each field includes a hint explaining exactly what to enter.
Can I use it on my phone? Yes — the tool is fully responsive and works on any device, and the same calculator is available in the EasyWorkCalcs mobile app.
Privacy
Everything you enter into the Daily Screen Time Estimator is processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, stored or shared — your data stays on your device.