YouTube Video Length Finder
Paste a YouTube link. Get the exact length, and how long it takes at a faster speed.
Example Paste a video link and your answer appears here.
3:33
Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up (Official Video) (4K Remaster)
Length
3:33
3 minutes 33 seconds
At a faster speed
YouTube plays any video faster from its settings menu.
| Speed | You save | Takes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25x | 0:43 | 2:50 |
| 1.5x | 1:11 | 2:22 |
| 1.75x | 1:31 | 2:02 |
| 2x | 1:46 | 1:47 |
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Paste a YouTube link above to get the video's exact length, to the second. You also see how long it takes at 1.25x, 1.5x, 1.75x and 2x. Free, no sign-up.
How to Find the Exact Length of a YouTube Video
It takes a few seconds, and it never touches your YouTube account.
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Copy the video's link
From your browser's address bar, or from Share under the video in the YouTube app.
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Paste it into the finder
Watch, youtu.be, Shorts, live and embed links all work. It looks the video up as soon as you paste.
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Read the length
You get the exact length, the title, channel and date, and how long it takes at each faster speed.
Batch Mode: Check Multiple Videos at Once
Press Look up many at once under the box. Paste up to 20 links, one per line, and get the total length of them all.
- Course planning: the total for a set of lessons before you start
- Binge planning: how long a series takes, even at a faster speed
- Content research: how long the videos in your niche run
- Editing: how much footage a compilation starts with
Copy the whole list in one go, or download it as a spreadsheet file.
Playback Speed Calculator
Divide a video's length by the speed. A 1-hour video at 2x takes 30 minutes. The finder works out every speed for you.
| A 1-hour video at | You save | Takes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25x | 12:00 | 48:00 |
| 1.5x | 20:00 | 40:00 |
| 1.75x | 25:43 | 34:17 |
| 2x | 30:00 | 30:00 |
1.5x saves a third of your time. 2x saves half, but fast talk gets harder to follow.
Supported YouTube URL Formats
Paste any of these. The 11-character video ID on its own works too.
- Watch link: youtube.com/watch?v=ID
- Short link: youtu.be/ID
- Shorts: youtube.com/shorts/ID
- Live: youtube.com/live/ID
- Embed: youtube.com/embed/ID
- Old style: youtube.com/v/ID
Why Use a YouTube Video Length Calculator?
Creators check lengths to plan their own videos and to see how long the videos in their niche run.
Viewers check them to plan a study session, a course or a long watch.
A playlist length calculator needs a playlist. This finder takes any videos from any channels, so you can total a list that is not a playlist.
Video Length Finder vs. Other Duration Tools
| Tool | Best for | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| This finder | Any videos, up to 20 at once | About 30 lookups a minute |
| Playlist Length Calculator | A whole playlist | Playlist links only |
| Script Timer | A video you have not filmed yet | An estimate from your script |
Video Length and the YouTube Algorithm
YouTube sets a few limits on length. Past those, the best length is the one your viewers watch to the end.
- Shorts: up to 3 minutes, square or vertical
- Ads in the middle: from 8 minutes long
- Uploads: 15 minutes, or 12 hours once your account is verified
Look up the videos doing well in your niche, then plan yours from what you see.
Related YouTube Duration and Analytics Tools
Time a script with the Script Timer or the Words to Minutes Calculator. Track your hours toward monetization with the Watch Time Calculator.
Sources, checked in October 2026: Shorts up to 3 minutes, uploading videos longer than 15 minutes and ads in the middle of long videos.
Frequently asked questions
What people ask most about YouTube video lengths.
How do I find the length of a YouTube video?
Paste the video's link into the box above and press Find length. You see the exact length to the second, with the title, channel and date. No sign-up needed.
Can I check the length of many YouTube videos at once?
Yes. Press Look up many at once under the box and paste up to 20 links, one per line. You get each video's length and the total for all of them.
How do I calculate the total length of several YouTube videos?
Look them up many at once. The total shows at the top, with the average length. Pick a faster speed, such as 1.5x, to see how long they take at that speed.
How long does a video take at 1.5x or 2x speed?
Divide its length by the speed. A 1-hour video takes 40 minutes at 1.5x and 30 minutes at 2x. The finder works it out for every speed from 1.25x to 2x.
Does it work with YouTube Shorts and live streams?
Yes. Shorts links, live links and finished live streams all work. A stream that is still live has no length yet, and the finder says so.
Is this YouTube video length checker free?
Yes. It is free, with no sign-up and no account. You can look up about 30 videos a minute.
What YouTube link formats work?
Watch links (youtube.com/watch?v=), short links (youtu.be/), Shorts, live and embed links, and old /v/ links. The 11-character video ID on its own works too.
How accurate is the video length?
It is the length YouTube itself reports, to the second. It matches the time shown on the video's own page.
What is the difference between this and a playlist length calculator?
A playlist calculator needs a playlist link. This finder takes any videos from any channels, so you can total a list that is not a playlist.
Can I copy or download the results?
Yes. Copy one video's length or all its details. For many at once, copy the whole list or download it as a spreadsheet file.
Why does a video show no length?
A stream that is still live has no length until it ends. A private or deleted video cannot be looked up at all, and the finder tells you so.
How long can a YouTube video be?
15 minutes by default. Verify your account with a phone number and you can upload up to 12 hours or 256 GB, whichever comes first.
How long can a YouTube Short be?
Up to 3 minutes, for Shorts uploaded since October 15, 2024. It must be square or vertical. Before that date the limit was 60 seconds.
What is the ideal YouTube video length for monetization?
Videos 8 minutes or longer can show ads in the middle, not only at the start and end. Past that, the best length is the one your viewers watch to the end.
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