YouTube Playlist Length Calculator
Paste a playlist link to get its total duration, the watch time at any speed, and the length of every video.
How to use the Playlist Length Calculator
- 01
Copy the playlist link
Open the playlist on YouTube and copy the URL. Any link that contains "list=" works, including a video playing inside a playlist.
- 02
Paste and calculate
Paste it into the box above and press Calculate. Every video in the playlist is counted, however long it is.
- 03
Adjust and track
Narrow it to a range of videos, change the playback speed and tick off videos as you watch them to see how much is left.
Why check a playlist's length first
YouTube shows how many videos a playlist has, but not how long it takes to watch. For a course, a lecture series or a podcast backlog, that number decides whether you finish this week or next month.
YouTube Tools adds up the duration of every video, skips deleted and private ones, and shows the result at 1x through 2x speed or any custom speed. When you know the total, the study planner can turn it into a daily schedule.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find the total length of a YouTube playlist?
Copy the playlist link from YouTube, paste it into YouTube Tools and press Calculate. The tool adds up the duration of every available video and shows the total.
Does it work with playlists that have hundreds of videos?
Yes. YouTube Tools reads the whole playlist page by page, so playlists with hundreds or thousands of videos are counted completely. A progress bar shows how far it has got.
Can I calculate the length of only part of a playlist?
Yes. After calculating, set the From and To video numbers. The totals, the speed table and the study plan update to cover only that range.
How long does a playlist take at 1.5x or 2x speed?
The tool divides the total duration by the playback speed. Presets cover 1.25x, 1.5x, 1.75x and 2x, and you can type any custom speed between 0.25x and 4x.
Can I export the list of videos?
Yes. The CSV button downloads every video in the selected range with its position, title, channel, duration and link.
Why are some videos marked unavailable?
Deleted and private videos stay in a playlist but have no duration. They are listed as unavailable and left out of the totals.
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