Flashcard spaced repetition scheduler (SM-2)
The next review date for a flashcard using the SM-2 algorithm that powers Anki and SuperMemo. Grade how well you recalled the card (0–5) and give its current state — repetitions, ease factor and last interval — and it computes the new interval, the updated ease factor and when to see the card next.
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All School & grades tools →Need Next interval (days), New ease factor, New repetition count, Next review date? The Flashcard spaced repetition scheduler (SM-2) derives it from Recall quality (0–5), Repetitions so far, Ease factor, Previous interval (days) in one step.
How to use it
- Enter your values: Recall quality (0–5), Repetitions so far, Ease factor, Previous interval (days).
- Read the result instantly: Next interval (days), New ease factor, New repetition count, Next review date.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Flashcard spaced repetition scheduler (SM-2) actually compute?
It takes Recall quality (0–5), Repetitions so far, Ease factor and Previous interval (days) and derives Next interval (days), New ease factor, New repetition count and Next review date from them. The calculation is live as you type, so the result updates on every change.
What information do I need to provide?
4 values: Recall quality (0–5), Repetitions so far, Ease factor and Previous interval (days). Nothing else is required — no account, no file upload.
Which “Recall quality (0–5)” option should I choose?
You can pick between « 5 — Perfect, instant », « 4 — Correct, slight hesitation », « 3 — Correct, difficult », « 2 — Wrong, felt easy », « 1 — Wrong, familiar » and « 0 — Complete blackout ». Each one changes what the calculator works out, so switch and compare — the default is « 5 — Perfect, instant ».
When would I actually use this?
Working out where a term stands: the average so far, the mark still needed to reach a target, and what a grade means on another country's scale.
What is the most common mistake?
Averaging averages. A mean of subject means is only correct when every subject carries the same weight, and coefficients are exactly what most systems use to make sure they do not.
What is the difference between the Flashcard spaced repetition scheduler (SM-2) and the Study timer (Pomodoro) calculator?
This one returns Next interval (days) and New ease factor; the Study timer (Pomodoro) calculator returns Total focus time (min) and Total break time (min). That is the whole difference — open the one whose figure you need.
Is there a tool for the next step?
Language learning hours to fluency calculator is the closest one after this: How long it really takes to learn a language, based on the US Foreign Service Institute's difficulty categories. Pick your target language and CEFR level, your weekly study pace and prior experience — it estimates the total study hours and, at that pace, how many weeks and months you're looking at.
Where do the figures come from, and how current are they?
The weighting arithmetic is exact. Grading scales, pass marks and rounding rules are set by each institution or ministry, so a conversion between two systems is an equivalence, not an official transcript.