Home › Time & Date › Study Planner
Study Planner
Add your exams, how hard each subject is and how many hours you can study each day. The planner spreads study sessions across the weeks before your exams, gives harder and sooner subjects more time, and turns it all into a weekly timetable you can print, download as a calendar or save as a spreadsheet.
Last updated:
1. Exams and subjects
Harder subjects get more sessions, and every subject gets more attention as its exam gets closer.
2. Time you can study
Study plan
Week 1
Advertisement
Advertisement
How to use the Study Planner
- List your subjects with their exam dates and a difficulty of Easy, Medium or Hard. Use + Add subject for more.
- Set your study time: the start date, session length, break length, and the hours and start time for each weekday. Put 0 on days off.
- Choose the options: focus the day before each exam on that subject, and whether to keep studying other subjects on exam days.
- Read the plan: the summary shows sessions and hours per subject, and the weekly timetable lists every session with its time and focus.
- Print or export it with Print weekly plan, Download calendar (.ics) for Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or Outlook, or Download CSV for a spreadsheet.
How the revision timetable is built
The planner works day by day from your start date to your last exam:
- Sessions per day. Each weekday's hours are turned into whole sessions: sessions = ⌊(minutes + break) ÷ (session length + break)⌋. Two hours with 45-minute sessions and 10-minute breaks gives ⌊130 ÷ 55⌋ = 2 sessions.
- Which subjects are open. A subject is studied only on days before its exam. Exams in the past or before the start date are skipped with a warning.
- Focus day. With the option on, at least half of the sessions on the day before an exam go to that subject (all of them if it is the only one left).
- Fair share. The remaining sessions are shared out by score = difficulty weight × (1 + 3 ÷ days until exam), carrying any leftover share to the next day so that every subject gets its fair total over the whole plan.
- Times. Sessions start at that day's start time and are placed one after another with your break in between.
Example: how many sessions fit
| Daily study time | 25 min + 5 min break | 45 min + 10 min break | 60 min + 15 min break | 90 min + 20 min break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 2 sessions | 1 session | 1 session | 0 |
| 1.5 hours | 3 sessions | 1 session | 1 session | 1 session |
| 2 hours | 4 sessions | 2 sessions | 1 session | 1 session |
| 3 hours | 6 sessions | 3 sessions | 2 sessions | 1 session |
| 4 hours | 8 sessions | 4 sessions | 3 sessions | 2 sessions |
| 6 hours | 12 sessions | 6 sessions | 5 sessions | 3 sessions |
Tips for sticking to a study plan
- Be honest about your hours. A plan with 1.5 realistic hours a day beats one with 4 hours you will never do. Leave at least one lighter day a week.
- Start earlier rather than longer. Adding a week at the start usually helps more than adding an hour a day at the end, because each subject is revisited more times.
- Test yourself. In Practice questions and Final review sessions, answer questions from memory before checking notes; recalling information is what makes it stick.
- Update the plan. If you miss a day, change the start date to today and the planner redistributes the remaining sessions.
Frequently asked questions
How does the study planner decide how much time each subject gets?
Each subject has a weight from its difficulty (Easy 1, Medium 1.5, Hard 2.1). On every study day that weight is multiplied by an urgency factor of 1 + 3 ÷ days until the exam, so a subject gets steadily more of the sessions as its exam approaches. Sessions are then handed out in proportion to these scores, and the planner avoids putting the same subject in two sessions in a row when another subject is due.
How many hours a day should I study for exams?
There is no single right number. Many students plan 1 to 3 focused hours on school days and more at weekends, in sessions of 25 to 60 minutes with short breaks. Regular, spaced sessions over several weeks tend to work better than a few very long days just before the exam.
What is the best session length for revision?
Choose a length you can stay focused for. 25 minutes with a 5-minute break (the Pomodoro technique) suits short attention spans and busy days, while 45 to 60 minutes suits problem-solving subjects such as math. You can change the session and break length at any time and the plan updates instantly.
Why are subjects mixed rather than studied one at a time?
Switching between subjects across a day or week (interleaving) and returning to each subject over several weeks (spacing) are both well-supported study strategies. The planner spreads every subject across the whole period instead of cramming one at a time.
What do Learn, Practice questions and Final review mean?
They are suggested focus for each session based on how far away its exam is: more than 7 days away, learn the material and make notes; 3 to 7 days away, do practice questions and past papers; the last 2 days, review summaries and weak spots.
Can I put the study plan in Google Calendar?
Yes. Press Download calendar (.ics) and import the file in Google Calendar (Settings, Import and export), Apple Calendar (File, Import) or Outlook. Each session becomes an event at its planned time and each exam an all-day event.
Is my study plan saved?
Your subjects and settings are saved automatically in this browser's local storage, so the plan is still there when you come back. Nothing is uploaded to a server.
Are all the tools on FreeToolCabin tested for quality and accuracy?
Yes! Every tool on our site undergoes automated Q/A testing in real browser environments to ensure high precision, correct output, and zero errors. If you happen to spot a bug or have a suggestion, please contact us at [email protected] and our team will review it right away.
Related tools
Study Time CalculatorTurn your exam date, topics and daily hours into a day-by-day study plan with review days.Pomodoro Timer25/5 focus and break timer with alerts and a task list.Daily PlannerPlan your day in hour blocks with top 3 priorities, a to-do list and notes, saved and printable.Days Until CalculatorCount down the days to any event.Isochronic Tones GeneratorGenerate isochronic tone pulses at 1-40 Hz on any carrier, with noise, timer and WAV export.Media Duration CalculatorDrop audio and video files to get each length and the total runtime, with sorting and CSV export.SAT Vocabulary Flashcards363 high-frequency SAT words with definitions and examples: flip cards, quizzes and saved progress.Week Number CalculatorSee the current ISO week number and look up the week of any date.Julian Date ConverterConvert dates to day-of-year (YYDDD), Julian Day Number and JD, and back.To Do ListSimple online checklist with drag to reorder, saved lists and export.Habit TrackerTrack daily habits on a grid with current and longest streaks.Kanban BoardFree kanban board with drag and drop cards, WIP limits and JSON export.Leap Year CheckerCheck if a year is a leap year and list every leap year in a range.Shift Schedule MakerBuild a weekly staff rota with shift types, hour totals, CSV export and a printable schedule.PTO Accrual CalculatorPTO hours earned per pay period or per hour worked, with a 12-month balance projection.Biweekly Pay Schedule CalculatorList every biweekly payday of a year, count paychecks and find months with 3 paychecks.Hijri Date ConverterConvert Gregorian dates to Islamic Hijri dates and back, with Arabic month and weekday names.Chinese Lunar Calendar ConverterConvert Gregorian dates to Chinese lunar dates and back, with leap months and zodiac year.2027 CalendarPrintable 2027 calendar with US holidays and week numbers; yearly or monthly, PDF or PNG.Class Schedule MakerBuild a weekly or A/B day class timetable and download it as PDF or PNG, or share a link.CSV to ICS ConverterTurn a CSV or spreadsheet list of events into an .ics file for Google, Apple or Outlook Calendar.ICS to CSV ConverterConvert .ics calendar events to CSV for Excel or Sheets, with repeats expanded and fields you choose.ICS File ViewerOpen .ics calendar files online: list and month view, repeating events, time zones and search.On This Day in HistoryPick any month and day to see historical events, famous births and deaths from Wikipedia.Travel Itinerary PlannerPlan a trip day by day with times, bookings and costs, then print it or export to your calendar.US Holidays CalendarUS federal holidays and major observances for any year, with observed dates and ICS/CSV export.Wedding Guest List ManagerTrack wedding guests by household and side with RSVPs, meals, plus-ones, tables and CSV export.Wedding Planning ChecklistEnter your wedding date for a month-by-month checklist with due dates, progress and calendar export.Weekly Meal PlannerPlan a week of meals and get a grocery list sorted by aisle, then print it or save a PDF.Year at a Glance CalendarOne-page printable 12-month calendar for any year with week numbers and US holidays; PDF or PNG.Baby Feeding ScheduleFeeding times, ounces per feed and feeds per day by baby's age, breast or formula.Baby Feeding & Diaper TrackerOne-tap baby log for breastfeeding, bottles, diapers and sleep, with timers and daily totals.Cleaning Schedule GeneratorMake a daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal house cleaning schedule for your home and household.Cooking Timeline PlannerBack-schedule every dish from serving time, with start times and oven conflict alerts.Marathon Training Plan GeneratorWeek-by-week marathon plan from your race date and mileage, with taper, paces and .ics calendar.Passport Validity CheckerCheck if your passport is valid long enough for a trip (3- and 6-month rules) and when to renew.Pregnancy CalendarWeek-by-week pregnancy calendar with trimesters, test windows and checkups; print it or save as .ics.Puppy Vaccination ScheduleGet dated puppy shot visits (core and lifestyle vaccines) from a birth date, plus an ICS calendar.Car Maintenance Schedule GeneratorGet your upcoming oil, tire, brake and fluid services by date and mileage from how you drive.Crop Rotation PlannerTurn your beds and crops into a 3 or 4 year rotation plan so no plant family repeats in a bed.Menstrual Cycle Phase CalculatorSee which cycle phase you're in today and a color-coded calendar of upcoming phases.Dog Food Transition SchedulePlan a day-by-day switch to a new dog food with old/new ratios and cups or grams per meal.Kitten Vaccination ScheduleGet dated kitten shot visits (FVRCP, rabies, FeLV) from a birth date, plus an ICS calendar.Lawn Fertilizer ScheduleYearly lawn calendar for your grass type and region: feeding, pre-emergent, aeration and seeding dates.Mood TrackerLog your daily mood with emojis, notes, sleep and exercise; see a calendar heatmap and trends.Pumping Schedule GeneratorPump times, sessions per day and ounce targets by baby's age, exclusive or partial.Puppy Potty Training SchedulePrintable potty break times, night trips and crate limits for your puppy's age.Stock Market Holidays CalendarNYSE and Nasdaq holidays and early closes for this year and next, with .ics calendar export.Water Intake TrackerTap to log glasses and bottles, fill your daily goal ring, get drink reminders and see your history.2028 CalendarPrintable 2028 leap-year calendar with US holidays and week numbers; yearly or monthly, PDF or PNG.Fuel Log and MPG TrackerLog fill-ups by odometer, gallons and price to track MPG per tank, average MPG and cost per mile.Christmas Gift TrackerTrack Christmas gifts by person: ideas, budget, bought and wrapped status, and total spending.Garden Harvest TrackerLog garden harvests by crop, date and weight; see totals per crop and season and grocery money saved.Home Maintenance ChecklistSeasonal and monthly home upkeep checklist with dates, built from your home's features.Supervised Driving Hours LogLog teen practice drives with day/night hours and conditions, track permit hour goals, print the log.Solunar Fishing CalendarMajor and minor fishing and hunting times from the moon for any location, with a month view.Custody Schedule CalendarParenting time calendar for 2-2-3, 2-2-5-5, week-on/week-off and more, with holidays and % time.Hijri CalendarMonthly Islamic (Hijri) calendar with Gregorian dates side by side, Islamic holidays and printing.National Days CalendarWhat national day is it today? Fun, food and awareness days with a searchable full-year calendar.Planting Calendar by ZoneWhat to start indoors, transplant and sow each month for your USDA zone or frost dates.Public Holidays by CountryList the public holidays of 100+ countries for any year, with weekdays and an ICS calendar file.Rotating Shift CalendarColor calendar of work and off days per crew for Pitman, DuPont, 4-on-4-off, 24/48 or custom shifts.School Year CalendarPrintable August to June school calendar with breaks, no-school days, term colors and day counts.Social Security Payment CalendarSocial Security and SSI payment dates for any year by birthday group, with holiday shifts.Baby Food Introduction ScheduleMonth-by-month solid food plan with textures, meals and a dated allergen timeline.Federal Reserve Bank HolidaysUS bank holiday calendar on the Fed schedule, next holiday countdown and deposit timing.Bread Baking Schedule PlannerPick when you want bread; get start times for levain, bulk, shaping, proof and bake.