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font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
max-width: 700px;
margin: 20px auto;
padding: 25px;
border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
border-radius: 10px;
background-color: #f9f9f9;
box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
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text-align: center;
color: #333;
margin-bottom: 25px;
font-size: 2em;
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margin-bottom: 18px;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
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.free-hour-calculator-container label {
margin-bottom: 8px;
color: #555;
font-weight: bold;
font-size: 0.95em;
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.free-hour-calculator-container input[type="number"] {
width: 100%;
padding: 12px;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
border-radius: 6px;
box-sizing: border-box;
font-size: 1em;
transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
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border-color: #007bff;
outline: none;
box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.3);
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.free-hour-calculator-container button {
display: block;
width: 100%;
padding: 14px 20px;
background-color: #007bff;
color: white;
border: none;
border-radius: 6px;
font-size: 1.1em;
cursor: pointer;
transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
margin-top: 25px;
}
.free-hour-calculator-container button:hover {
background-color: #0056b3;
transform: translateY(-2px);
}
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margin-top: 30px;
padding: 20px;
border: 1px solid #d4edda;
background-color: #e9f7ef;
border-radius: 8px;
text-align: center;
font-size: 1.2em;
color: #155724;
font-weight: bold;
box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}
.free-hour-calculator-container .result-box.error {
border-color: #f5c6cb;
background-color: #f8d7da;
color: #721c24;
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font-size: 0.9em;
color: #777;
margin-top: 10px;
text-align: center;
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margin-top: 40px;
line-height: 1.7;
color: #444;
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color: #333;
margin-top: 30px;
margin-bottom: 15px;
font-size: 1.5em;
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margin-bottom: 15px;
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list-style-type: disc;
margin-left: 20px;
margin-bottom: 15px;
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.free-hour-calculator-container .article-content li {
margin-bottom: 8px;
}
function calculateFreeHours() {
var totalHoursPeriod = parseFloat(document.getElementById("totalHoursPeriod").value);
var sleepHours = parseFloat(document.getElementById("sleepHours").value);
var workStudyHours = parseFloat(document.getElementById("workStudyHours").value);
var commuteHours = parseFloat(document.getElementById("commuteHours").value);
var mealPrepHours = parseFloat(document.getElementById("mealPrepHours").value);
var personalCareHours = parseFloat(document.getElementById("personalCareHours").value);
var choreErrandHours = parseFloat(document.getElementById("choreErrandHours").value);
var fixedCommitmentHours = parseFloat(document.getElementById("fixedCommitmentHours").value);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("freeHoursResult");
resultDiv.classList.remove("error"); // Clear any previous error state
// Validate inputs
if (isNaN(totalHoursPeriod) || isNaN(sleepHours) || isNaN(workStudyHours) || isNaN(commuteHours) ||
isNaN(mealPrepHours) || isNaN(personalCareHours) || isNaN(choreErrandHours) || isNaN(fixedCommitmentHours)) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter valid numbers for all fields.";
resultDiv.classList.add("error");
return;
}
if (totalHoursPeriod <= 0 || sleepHours < 0 || workStudyHours < 0 || commuteHours < 0 ||
mealPrepHours < 0 || personalCareHours < 0 || choreErrandHours < 0 || fixedCommitmentHours < 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "All hour inputs must be non-negative, and Total Hours must be greater than zero.";
resultDiv.classList.add("error");
return;
}
var committedHours = sleepHours + workStudyHours + commuteHours + mealPrepHours +
personalCareHours + choreErrandHours + fixedCommitmentHours;
var freeHours = totalHoursPeriod – committedHours;
if (freeHours < 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "You are overcommitted by " + Math.abs(freeHours).toFixed(1) + " hours! Your schedule exceeds the total hours in the period.";
resultDiv.classList.add("error");
} else {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "You have approximately " + freeHours.toFixed(1) + " free hours in your chosen period.";
}
}
Free Hour Calculator
Enter your commitments above and click "Calculate Free Hours" to see your available time.
Understanding Your Free Hours
In our increasingly busy lives, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and constantly short on time. The Free Hour Calculator is a simple yet powerful tool designed to help you quantify your available time after accounting for all your essential and fixed commitments. By breaking down your day or week, you can gain a clearer picture of how much time you truly have for leisure, personal growth, or simply relaxing.
Why Calculate Your Free Hours?
- Time Management: Identify where your time is actually going and pinpoint areas where you might be overcommitted or have unexpected pockets of free time.
- Productivity Planning: Once you know your free hours, you can strategically plan how to use them for hobbies, learning new skills, or pursuing personal projects.
- Stress Reduction: Understanding your capacity can help you avoid over-scheduling and reduce feelings of being constantly rushed. It allows you to set realistic expectations for yourself.
- Work-Life Balance: By visualizing your commitments, you can assess if your current schedule supports a healthy balance between work, responsibilities, and personal well-being.
- Goal Setting: Whether it's reading a book, exercising, or spending time with loved ones, knowing your free hours helps you allocate time towards your personal goals.
How to Use the Calculator
Using the Free Hour Calculator is straightforward:
- Define Your Period: Start by entering the total hours in the period you want to analyze. This is typically 24 hours for a day or 168 hours for a week.
- Input Your Commitments: Carefully enter the estimated hours you spend on each category:
- Sleeping: Your average sleep duration.
- Work/Study: Hours dedicated to your job, education, or primary responsibilities.
- Commuting: Time spent traveling to and from work/school.
- Eating & Meal Prep: Time for meals, cooking, and food-related activities.
- Personal Care: Daily routines like showering, getting dressed, and hygiene.
- Chores & Errands: Time for household tasks, shopping, and other necessary errands.
- Other Fixed Commitments: Any regular, non-negotiable appointments like gym sessions, classes, childcare, or scheduled social events.
- Calculate: Click the "Calculate Free Hours" button. The calculator will subtract all your committed hours from the total hours in your chosen period.
- Review Your Result: The result will show you your total free hours for that period. If the number is negative, it indicates you are currently overcommitted!
Example Scenario: A Typical Weekday
Let's consider a common daily schedule:
- Total Hours in Period: 24 hours (for one day)
- Hours Spent Sleeping: 7.5 hours
- Hours Spent on Work/Study: 8 hours
- Hours Spent Commuting: 1.5 hours
- Hours Spent on Eating & Meal Preparation: 2 hours
- Hours Spent on Personal Care: 1 hour
- Hours Spent on Chores & Errands: 0.5 hours
- Hours Spent on Other Fixed Commitments: 1 hour (e.g., a daily workout)
Using the calculator:
24 – (7.5 + 8 + 1.5 + 2 + 1 + 0.5 + 1) = 24 – 21.5 = 2.5 Free Hours
In this scenario, the individual has 2.5 free hours per day. This time can then be intentionally used for relaxation, hobbies, or personal development.