Enter the number of frames and the frame rate (FPS) into the calculator to determine the video time in seconds. This calculator helps in editing and animation to calculate the duration of a video clip based on the total frames and frame rate.

Video Time Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the video time.

VT = F / FPS

Variables:

  • VT is the video time (seconds)
  • F is the total number of frames
  • FPS is the frame rate (frames per second)

To calculate the video time, divide the total number of frames by the frame rate (frames per second).

What is Video Time?

Video time is the duration of a video clip, which is determined by the total number of frames in the clip and the frame rate at which it is played back. It is a crucial aspect of video editing and animation, where precise timing is needed to synchronize audio and visual elements or to achieve the desired pacing and rhythm in storytelling.

How to Calculate Video Time?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Video Time.


  1. First, determine the total number of frames (F) in the video clip.
  2. Next, determine the frame rate (FPS) at which the video is played back.
  3. Use the formula from above = VT = F / FPS.
  4. Finally, calculate the Video Time (VT) in seconds.
  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) = 2400 frames

frame rate (FPS) = 24 frames per second