Study Skills
Weekly study hours
The Carnegie convention gives roughly two independent study hours for every credit hour enrolled.
The Formula
hours = credits x hours per credit
The Carnegie convention gives roughly two independent study hours for every credit hour enrolled.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| H | Weekly study hours | hours/week | Independent study expected each week. |
| c | Credits | credits | Credit hours enrolled this term. |
| k | Hours per credit | hours | Conventionally 2 for independent study. |
What Each Symbol Means
Hhours/week
Weekly study hours
Independent study expected each week.
ccredits
Credits
Credit hours enrolled this term.
khours
Hours per credit
Conventionally 2 for independent study.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to calculate study time page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
This equation is the working core of How To Calculate Study Time, filed under Education. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.