Time Ratio from 2x2x2 to 7x7x7

[DaijoCube]

I was wondering : Is there a relation between the time of solving of the cube and its size? This might seem stupid, but I am not explaining it right I guess

I mean if you can solve the 3x3x3 in 30 seconds, is there a limit on how fast you can go on bigger cubes?

I did a graph to let you have a better understanding of my poor english

Must you ''fallow'' a mathematical equation to ameliorate your bigger cubes solving time?

 

[Mike Hughey]

It's very much dependent on what you practice. Your curve looks very skewed towards smaller cubes - you must not practice big cubes much. When I was averaging 27 seconds on 3x3x3, I was averaging about 7:30 (450 seconds) on 7x7x7. But I was practicing big cubes more than small cubes then. Now, I've been practicing 3x3x3 more, so I'm averaging 24 seconds on 3x3x3 and more like 7:45 on 7x7x7. And I've always been particularly terrible at 2x2x2.

 

[DaijoCube]

It's very much dependent on what you practice. Your curve looks very skewed towards smaller cubes - you must not practice big cubes much. When I was averaging 27 seconds on 3x3x3, I was averaging about 7:30 (450 seconds) on 7x7x7. But I was practicing big cubes more than small cubes then. Now, I've been practicing 3x3x3 more, so I'm averaging 24 seconds on 3x3x3 and more like 7:45 on 7x7x7. And I've always been particularly terrible at 2x2x2.

I don't have a 6x6x6 or 7x7x7, so I just wrote down possible times!
My question could be : Not practicing my 3x3x3 (that I average 37 seconds) could make me unable to sub2 on a 4x4x4?

 

[vcuber13]

I agree with mike and if you 60 seconds on 3x3 i'd say your 4x4 limit is 61 sec

 

[DaijoCube]

I agree with mike and if you 30 seconds on 3x3 i'd say your 4x4 limit is 61 sec

Interesting! I'd like to make a survey on the forum. Each one would give their average for each of their puzzle, and I would make a general equation to see if it's linear or exponential! My Excel skills are far away though.

 

[Mike Hughey]

It's very much dependent on what you practice. Your curve looks very skewed towards smaller cubes - you must not practice big cubes much. When I was averaging 27 seconds on 3x3x3, I was averaging about 7:30 (450 seconds) on 7x7x7. But I was practicing big cubes more than small cubes then. Now, I've been practicing 3x3x3 more, so I'm averaging 24 seconds on 3x3x3 and more like 7:45 on 7x7x7. And I've always been particularly terrible at 2x2x2.

I don't have a 6x6x6 or 7x7x7, so I just wrote down possible times!
My question could be : Not practicing my 3x3x3 (that I average 37 seconds) could make me unable to sub2 on a 4x4x4?

I think you would be able to get sub-2 on a 4x4x4 while averaging 37 seconds on 3x3x3. Maybe even sub-1:30.

But of course, it might be more efficient to practice 3x3x3 instead; it improves "basic speed", making you faster at all cubes.

My approach: I practice what I think is most fun at the time. It may not be efficient, but it's fun.

A good example of someone who's much better at big cubes than at little ones: Myles Casanas. He's amazing at big cubes - 5th in the world at 6x6x6!

 

[DaijoCube]

It's very much dependent on what you practice. Your curve looks very skewed towards smaller cubes - you must not practice big cubes much. When I was averaging 27 seconds on 3x3x3, I was averaging about 7:30 (450 seconds) on 7x7x7. But I was practicing big cubes more than small cubes then. Now, I've been practicing 3x3x3 more, so I'm averaging 24 seconds on 3x3x3 and more like 7:45 on 7x7x7. And I've always been particularly terrible at 2x2x2.

I don't have a 6x6x6 or 7x7x7, so I just wrote down possible times!
My question could be : Not practicing my 3x3x3 (that I average 37 seconds) could make me unable to sub2 on a 4x4x4?

I think you would be able to get sub-2 on a 4x4x4 while averaging 37 seconds on 3x3x3. Maybe even sub-1:30.

But of course, it might be more efficient to practice 3x3x3 instead; it improves "basic speed", making you faster at all cubes.

My approach: I practice what I think is most fun at the time. It may not be efficient, but it's fun.

A good example of someone who's much better at big cubes than at little ones: Myles Casanas. He's amazing at big cubes - 5th in the world at 6x6x6!

Playing with your favorite puzzle is the best. Now, I love my 3x3x3 and 4x4x4. I thought I would like megaminx, but it's too long to solve...