Credit Hour Calculator
Credit hours earned from total contact hours.
Formula: 1 credit hour ≈ 15 contact hours per semester
Worth Knowing
A credit hour is an accounting unit for academic work, traditionally one hour of class per week across a semester plus expected outside study. This tool converts contact hours into credits, which matters because credits — not courses — are what degrees require and what determine full-time status, financial aid eligibility, and tuition. Because definitions vary between institutions and between lecture, lab, and studio formats, transfer credits don't always map one-to-one across schools.
How to Use
- Enter Total contact hours into the Credit Hour Calculator above.
- Your result appears instantly as you type — there's no submit button or page reload.
Formula
1 credit hour ≈ 15 contact hours per semester