SchulteLab

Schulte Table Standard Times — Score Reference

What counts as a good Schulte table time? These reference bands — for 3×3 up to 10×10 grids and four age groups — are the commonly published standards for interpreting your result.

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Reference tables

Ages 3–5
GridExcellentGoodAverage
3×3≤9s10–12s≤20s
4×4≤16s16–20s≤30s
5×5≤35s36–45s≤58s
Ages 6–10
GridExcellentGoodAverage
3×3≤8s9–10s≤15s
4×4≤14s15–18s≤25s
5×5≤28s29–34s≤45s
Ages 11–17
GridExcellentGoodAverage
3×3≤6s7–9s≤14s
4×4≤12s13–17s≤20s
5×5≤25s26–29s≤35s
Adults (18+)
GridExcellentGoodAverage
3×3≤5s6–8s≤12s
4×4≤10s11–16s≤17s
5×5≤20s21–25s≤30s
6×6*≤40s41–50s≤60s
7×7≤79s80–100s≤120s
8×8*≤100s101–125s≤150s
9×9*≤125s126–155s≤185s
10×10*≤150s151–190s≤225s

These are widely-cited reference values, not official exam criteria: different sources vary slightly, and clicking on a screen is usually a little faster than pointing on paper. Rows marked * are interpolated values. What matters most is your own trend — a downward curve beats any single number.

How to read your result

Finish a round on any grid above, then find your grid size and age group in the table. If you land in “excellent”, move up a grid size or try the dynamic variants (spinning, blinking, moving) to keep progressing.

If you’re outside the “average” band, don’t be discouraged — most untrained adults finish a 5×5 in 35–60 seconds on their first try. Daily 5-minute sessions typically move you down a band within two to four weeks.

The classic benchmark is the adult 5×5 table: under 20 seconds excellent, 21–25 good, under 30 average. Consistency across several rounds matters more than a single lucky run.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good 5×5 Schulte table time for adults?

Under 20 seconds is excellent, 21–25 seconds is good, and under 30 seconds is average for adults. First-timers often take 35–60 seconds — that’s normal and improves quickly with daily practice.

What is a good time for kids?

It depends strongly on age. For a 5×5 grid: ages 6–10 are excellent under 28 seconds, ages 11–17 under 25 seconds. For younger children, start with 3×3 (excellent under 9 seconds for ages 3–5) or 4×4 (excellent under 14 seconds for ages 6–10).

Are these standard times official?

No — they are the commonly published reference bands (several websites share the same table). There is no single official standard; sources vary slightly, and screen clicking is usually faster than pointing on paper. Use them as a guide and track your own progress curve.

Does the world record matter?

Videos of people finishing 5×5 grids in just a few seconds circulate online, but such times rely on extreme practice and sometimes favorable conditions. For meaningful training, compare against your own history rather than outliers.