Free Spaced Repetition Calculator

Calculate optimal review intervals using spaced repetition principles. Determine when to review material for maximum long-term retention.

Days before first review

Multiplier for interval growth (2.5 is standard)

Which review iteration to calculate

Next Interval (days)

16

Total Days Since First Study25
Next Interval (weeks)2.3

Next Interval (days) vs Initial Interval (days)

How Spaced Repetition Works

Spaced repetition increases review intervals over time as material is learned.

Formula

Next Interval = Initial Interval x Ease Factor ^ (Review Number - 1)

The ease factor determines how quickly intervals grow. Standard is 2.5, meaning each interval is 2.5x the previous one.

Typical Schedule

  • Review 1: Day 1
  • Review 2: Day 2–3
  • Review 3: Day 6–7
  • Review 4: Day 15–16
  • Example Calculation

    Starting with a 1-day interval and ease factor 2.5, calculating the 4th review.

    1. 01Next interval = round(1 x 2.5^3) = round(15.625) = 16 days
    2. 02Review 1: 1 day, Review 2: 2.5 days, Review 3: 6.25 days, Review 4: 15.6 days
    3. 03Total days elapsed ≈ round(1 x (2.5^4 - 1) / 1.5) = round(25.4) = 25 days

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