Number Speed Test

Watch a sequence of numbers flash briefly, then type them back. Measures your digit span.

You'll see a sequence of numbers flash on the screen. After they disappear, type them back in the correct order.

Start with 3 digits. Each correct answer adds 1 digit. The test ends when you make a mistake.

About Digit Span

Working Memory

Digit span measures your working memory capacity — how many items you can temporarily hold and manipulate in your mind. It's a key component of intelligence tests like the WAIS.

What's Normal?

Most adults can remember 5-7 digits. George Miller's famous paper "The Magical Number Seven" identified this as the typical limit of short-term memory. Scores of 9+ are exceptional.

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