This free YouTube playlist duration calculator will show you how many videos are in a playlist and the total runtime in HH:MM:SS. Paste any YouTube playlist link or playlist ID. How to use
How to use YouTube playlist duration calculator
Copy any YouTube playlist URL (from the browser address bar) and paste it into the box above.
The tool will:
- Validate that it is a playlist link
- Count how many videos are currently in the playlist
- Sum up the duration of all videos and display HH:MM:SS
You can also paste just the playlist ID (the value after list= in the URL).
Practical use cases for YouTube playlist length calculator tool
- Check if your playlist fits a planned live stream, lesson, webinar, or event slot.
- Quickly see if you need to trim or extend clips in the playlist to hit a target runtime (for example, a 30-minute show or 1-hour lesson).
- Make sure your playlists aren’t too short or too long for binge-watching, training, or study sessions.
- Quickly see if a playlist fits into a commute, gym workout, or focus block without manually adding up individual videos.
Version History
December 2025: Initial version released.
