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YouTube Playlist Length Calculator

Total runtime for any public playlist, plus what it comes to at 1.25x, 1.5x and 2x, so you can plan a watch session honestly.

Input
Runtime

Paste a playlist link. Total runtime is shown at 1x, 1.25x, 1.5x and 2x.

  • Free · needs a video link
  • Reads public data only
  • Cached to protect quota
What this does

Adds up every public video in a playlist and shows the total runtime at 1x, 1.25x, 1.5x and 2x.

Private or deleted rows are skipped and counted so you can see why the sum is shorter than the playlist length.

Use cases
  1. 01Plan a watch session from the real total, not a guess.
  2. 02See whether a course playlist fits a weekend at 1.5x.
  3. 03Check a playlist you assigned to a class before you promise a runtime.
Glossary
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FAQ

Questions, answered.

Does this include private videos?

No. Private and deleted rows are skipped. The page tells you how many were skipped.

Do I need an account?

No.

Is the 2x time exact?

It is the same duration divided by two. YouTube's own speed control can drift a little on live archives.

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