Number Memory Test — How Many Digits Can You Remember?
How many digits can you hold?
3 digits
Remember the number
A number flashes, then disappears. Get it right and it grows by one digit. You have 3 tries.
Remember
AnswerYou
Just for fun. This does not measure memory or intelligence clinically.
How to use
- Press Start and a number appears briefly. Memorize it while the bar shrinks.
- When it disappears, type it and press Check.
- Right adds a digit; wrong costs a try, with the wrong digits underlined.
- After three misses you see how many digits you remembered.
FAQ
How many digits do people usually remember?
Psychologists often describe short-term memory as holding "about seven" items. This test is just for fun and does not measure memory or intelligence clinically.
Any tips?
Group digits in twos or threes, like a phone number. Saying them aloud or with a rhythm also helps.
How long is the number shown?
One second plus 0.6 seconds per digit. Five digits show for four seconds.
What if I switch tabs?
If you leave while the number is showing, the same number is shown again from the start when you come back.