Course Load Calculator
Calculate total weekly study hours, free time, and workload level based on credit hours.
How to Use the Course Load Calculator
- Enter your credit hours this semester.
- Set study factor (default 2).
- Enter lab and extracurricular hours, then click Calculate.
使用例
- •Planning semester course load.
- •Balancing work and study.
- •Academic advisor recommendations.
計算式
Formula: Study hours = Credit hours × study factor. Total = study + lab + extracurricular. Free hours = 168 − 56 (sleep) − Total.
よくある質問
What study factor should I use?
The Carnegie Unit standard recommends 2–3 hours of study per credit hour per week. Use 2 for average courses, 3 for demanding ones.
What is a full-time course load?
12+ credit hours per semester is typically full-time. 15–18 credits is standard for on-time 4-year graduation.
How many hours per week can a student handle?
Most students function well with 40–55 total weekly hours of academic work. Above 60 hours consistently leads to burnout.