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Schulte Table OnlineTap the numbers in order to test your focus
Press “Start” and numbers appear in a random grid. Tap them in order from 1 as fast as you can. When you tap the last number you see your time and a rating.
Time
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When you reach the last number, the score is collected anonymously. No name is sent.
How to use the Schulte table
- Choose a grid size: 3×3, 4×4 or 5×5. 5×5 is the classic size.
- Press “Start”. The numbers appear and the timer starts at the same moment.
- Tap the numbers in order from 1. Tapping a wrong number counts as a miss. Tapping the last number finishes the grid.
The Schulte table is named after the German psychiatrist Walter Schulte. Finding numbers in order trains quick eye movements and is used for focus, peripheral vision and speed-reading practice. This page uses the classic format, where found numbers are not marked.
Rating guide
The ratings are this site’s own guide for play in a phone or computer browser. They are not a medical assessment.
| Rating | 3×3 | 4×4 | 5×5 | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very fast | < 5 s | < 10 s | < 20 s | Your eyes move very smoothly across the grid. |
| Fast | 5–8 s | 10–15 s | 20–28 s | Clearly faster than typical. |
| Typical | 8–12 s | 15–21 s | 28–38 s | About the same pace as most people. |
| A bit slow | 12–18 s | 21–30 s | 38–52 s | Look at the center and try to take in the whole grid. |
| Slow | ≥ 18 s | ≥ 30 s | ≥ 52 s | Start with a smaller grid and move up as you improve. |
Why your results change
- Grid size: More numbers mean more searching. Personal bests and statistics are kept separately for each size.
- How you look: Looking at the center and taking in the whole grid is often said to be faster than tracing numbers one by one.
- Screen size: Phones need shorter finger movements, while tablets and computers show the whole grid more easily.
- Practice and focus: Playing repeatedly helps you search faster.
Tips for a faster time
- Keep your eyes on the center and softly take in the numbers around it.
- Notice where the number after the next one is, too.
- On a phone, hold it with both hands and tap with both thumbs.
- Avoid misses first; keep a steady pace.
Frequently asked questions
What is an average time?
For a 5×5 grid, around 30–40 seconds is a common figure for adults trying it for the first time. This page treats 28 to under 38 seconds on 5×5 as “typical”. With practice many people reach the 20s.
Why are found numbers not marked?
In the classic Schulte table you search the whole grid each time without marks. This tests focus and eye movement rather than memory.
Do misses affect my time?
Misses add no time, but they are shown in your result. Only the time is used for score statistics.
Does daily practice help?
Times often drop with regular practice, though how much it helps varies from person to person. Take a break if your eyes get tired.
Is my result sent anywhere?
When you reach the last number, the score calculated from your time, the time itself, the grid size, your device type (computer, phone or tablet) and the page language are sent. No name or email is collected, and IP addresses are not stored with scores. Unfinished grids are not sent. Your personal best is stored only in this browser.