Marking Time Calculator
Hours to mark a set of papers.
Enter your values
Enter the classes you are working with.
Enter the students per class you are working with.
Enter the minutes per script you are working with.
Enter the assessments per term you are working with.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Hours per assessment round
- 14
- Hours per term
- 42
- Scripts per round
- 140
- Evenings at 2 h
- 7
Quick answer
Marking time is scripts multiplied by minutes per script across all your classes.
Hours = classes × students × minutes ÷ 60
At a glance
| What it does | Hours to mark a set of papers. |
|---|---|
| Category | Education |
| Inputs needed | Classes, Students per class, Minutes per script, Assessments per term |
| Main output | Hours per assessment round |
| Formula | Hours = classes × students × minutes ÷ 60 |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Marking Time Calculator
- 1Enter how many classes you teach.
- 2Enter average class size and minutes per script.
- 3Enter assessments set per term.
Inputs explained
- Classes
- Enter the classes you are working with.
- Students per class
- Enter the students per class you are working with.
- Minutes per script
- Enter the minutes per script you are working with.
- Assessments per term
- Enter the assessments per term you are working with.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Classes5
- Students per class28
- Minutes per script6
- Assessments per term3
Results
- Hours per assessment round14
- Hours per term42
- Scripts per round140
- Evenings at 2 h7
Frequently asked questions
How can I cut marking time?
Use whole-class feedback and comment codes rather than per-script prose.
Should I include moderation?
Add a minute per script if you moderate or double-mark.
What do I need to enter into the Marking Time Calculator?
Just 4 values: classes, students per class, minutes per script, assessments per term. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Marking Time Calculator work out the answer?
Marking time is scripts multiplied by minutes per script across all your classes. It applies the formula Hours = classes × students × minutes ÷ 60 and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Marking Time Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
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