Free tool

Video Duration Calculator

Calculate total video length from multiple clips. Add clip durations, get the combined total instantly. Works for video editing, production planning, and content scheduling.

Video clips
Add clip durations to calculate total video length.
1.

Hr

Min

Sec

1:30
2.

Hr

Min

Sec

2:15
3.

Hr

Min

Sec

0:45
Total duration
Combined length of all clips

Total video length

4 min 30 sec

(4:30)

Clip count

3 clips

3 clips total 4 min 30 sec

How video duration calculation works

Total = clip1 + clip2 + clip3 + ... (in seconds)

Each clip duration is converted to seconds using (hours × 3,600) + (minutes × 60) + seconds. All clip values are summed, then the total is converted back to the standard HH:MM:SS format.

This is particularly useful for video editors planning a final cut, content creators calculating total runtime for YouTube or course content, or producers estimating delivery time for multi-segment projects.

Frequently asked questions

How many clips can I add?

You can add an unlimited number of clips. The calculator starts with three clips by default, and you can add more with the + Add clip button.

What is 1 hour 10 minutes plus 45 minutes plus 2 hours?

1h 10m + 45m + 2h = (4200 + 2700 + 7200) = 14,100 seconds = 3 hours 55 minutes. Minutes overflow: 10 + 45 = 55 minutes (no full hour), plus 2 hours = 2h 55m. Wait — 1h + 45m + 2h = 3h 55m. Correct.

Does this work for audio files?

Yes. The calculator is time-based, not video-specific. It works for any media with hour/minute/second durations — podcast episodes, music albums, voice recordings, or lecture segments.

How do I estimate file size from duration?

File size depends on bitrate. A rough formula: size (MB) = bitrate (Mbps) × duration (seconds) ÷ 8. For a 10-minute H.264 video at 5 Mbps: 5 × 600 ÷ 8 = 375 MB.

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