Free Tool
YouTube Playlist
Length Calculator
Find out exactly how long any YouTube playlist is. Paste a playlist URL below to see the total duration, number of videos, average video length, and how long it takes at different playback speeds.
How it works
1
Paste a YouTube playlist link
Copy the URL from YouTube and paste it into the input field above.
2
Click Calculate
Our tool fetches all videos in the playlist and calculates their total duration.
3
View results
See the total length, average video duration, and estimated time at 1.25x, 1.5x, 1.75x, and 2x speeds.
YouTube Playlist Length — FAQ
How do I find the length of a YouTube playlist?
Paste the YouTube playlist URL into the calculator above and click Calculate. The tool will instantly show you the total duration, number of videos, average video length, and time at different playback speeds.
Does this work with private or unlisted playlists?
This tool works with public and unlisted playlists. Private playlists cannot be accessed through the YouTube API, so their length cannot be calculated.
How accurate is the playlist length calculation?
The calculator uses the official YouTube Data API to fetch the exact duration of each video in the playlist. The result is accurate down to the second. Deleted or private videos within the playlist are excluded from the total.
Can I check how long a playlist takes at 2x speed?
Yes! After calculating the playlist length, you will see a speed table showing the total time at 1x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 1.75x, and 2x playback speeds, along with how much time you save at each speed.
Is there a limit on playlist size?
The tool can handle playlists with hundreds or even thousands of videos. Very large playlists may take a few seconds longer to process.
What YouTube URL formats are supported?
You can paste any YouTube playlist URL (e.g., youtube.com/playlist?list=...), a video URL with a playlist parameter (?list=...), or a raw playlist ID starting with PL.
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