Credit Hours Workload Calculator
Turns a credit load into the hours it takes.
Hours per week
— h
Share sends a link that reopens these numbers. Copy details pastes the full breakdown as a list.
In class per week — h
Outside class per week — h
Total for the term — h
Per day over 5 days — h
The formula
hours per week = credits × (class hours + study hours per credit)
One class hour and two study hours per credit is the usual US convention. Other systems differ: one ECTS credit is usually 25 to 30 hours of total work.
What to watch out for
Change the per-credit figures to match your course or country. Lab and studio courses often have more class time per credit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours a week is 15 credits?
About 45 hours on the 1 + 2 rule: 15 in class and 30 outside.
How many credit hours is full time?
Often 12 or more per term for US undergraduates, but your institution sets the definition, so check it.