Enter the total number of frames and frame rate into the calculator to determine the duration of the clip or sequence in seconds. This calculator can also evaluate any of the variables given the others are known.

Frames To Seconds Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the duration of a clip or sequence in seconds.

S = F / fps

Variables:

  • S is the duration of the clip or sequence in seconds
  • F is the total number of frames
  • fps is the frame rate (frames per second)

To calculate the duration of a clip or sequence in seconds, divide the total number of frames by the frame rate. The result will be the duration in seconds.

What is Frames To Seconds?

Frames to Seconds is a conversion method used primarily in video and animation production to determine the duration of a clip or sequence. It involves converting the number of individual frames into a time duration, measured in seconds. The conversion rate depends on the frame rate of the video or animation, which is typically measured in frames per second (fps). For example, if a video is shot at 30 fps, 30 frames would equate to one second of video.

How to Calculate Frames To Seconds?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Frames To Seconds.


  1. First, determine the total number of frames (F).
  2. Next, determine the frame rate (fps).
  3. Next, gather the formula from above = S = F / fps.
  4. Finally, calculate the duration of the clip or sequence in seconds (S).
  5. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem : 

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

total number of frames (F) = 250

frame rate (fps) = 30