Screen vs Outdoor Balance
The ratio of screen hours to outdoor hours, and what a healthy target looks like.
Twenty-one screen hours against seven outdoor hours a week is a 3:1 ratio and a 25% outdoor share — reaching a 2:1 ratio takes about 3.5 more outdoor hours rather than any screen cut.
Screen vs Outdoor Balance
Frequently asked
Is the Screen vs Outdoor Balance free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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