Flashcard study planner
How many new cards to learn per day to cover everything before the exam, reviews included.
How it works
New cards per day = total / (days left − review days). With spaced repetition each card comes back about 4 times: daily time ≈ (new × 5) × seconds per card.
Results are for guidance only and do not replace professional advice.
Worked example
With the default values:
- Total number of cards600
- Exam date30 November 2026
- Days kept for final review3
- Seconds per card20
you get:
- New cards per day23
- Days left30 (incl. 3 final review)
- Time per day (reviews included)38 min
- Last new cards onFriday, 27 November 2026
Frequently asked questions
How does the “Flashcard study planner” tool work?
New cards per day = total / (days left − review days). With spaced repetition each card comes back about 4 times: daily time ≈ (new × 5) × seconds per card.
What do I need to enter?
Just fill in: total number of cards, exam date, days kept for final review, seconds per card. The result updates as you type.
Can you give an example?
Total number of cards: 600; Exam date: 30 November 2026; Days kept for final review: 3; Seconds per card: 20 → New cards per day: 23; Days left: 30 (incl. 3 final review).
Is this calculator free, and is my data private?
Yes. HOD Calc is completely free with no sign-up. The calculation runs in your browser: nothing you type is sent or stored.