YouTube Playlist Length Calculator
Find the total youtube playlist length in seconds — duration, video count, and watch time at every speed.
How to Check Your YouTube Playlist Length
Four quick steps to measure any playlist's total duration and watch time.
Copy the Playlist URL
Open any public YouTube playlist and copy its URL from the address bar. It works with educational series, music playlists, podcasts, and video collections.
Paste the Link
Paste the link into the yt playlist length tool above. It instantly fetches every video and adds up the runtimes for you.
View the Stats
See the total number of videos, the full playlist duration, the average video length, and watch times at 1.25×, 1.5×, 1.75×, and 2× speed.
Plan Your Watch Time
Use the total to plan your schedule — know exactly how long the playlist takes at your preferred playback speed.
Tips for the Most Accurate Results
- Use a public playlist URL — private or unlisted playlists can't be read by the tool.
- The tool measures up to 500 videos per playlist for a fast, accurate total.
- Live streams are detected separately and left out of the yt playlist length total, since they have no fixed duration.
Why Use Our YouTube Playlist Length Calculator?
The quick, reliable way to measure total playlist duration and watch time.
Fast & Free
No registration, no fees. Paste a link and get the full playlist duration and video count in seconds.
Every Detail
Total videos, total duration, average length, and watch time from 1.25× to 2× speed — a complete yt playlist length breakdown.
100% Safe & Private
Everything runs in your browser. We never store or track the playlist links you paste, and nothing is saved on our servers.
Works on Every Device
Measure a playlist on phone, tablet, or desktop — fully responsive across iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about measuring your playlists.
How does the YouTube playlist length calculator work?
It reads a playlist through YouTube's API, fetches every video's runtime, and adds them up — giving you the total duration, video count, and average length down to the second.
Can I measure any playlist?
Yes, any public playlist — educational series, music, podcasts, and more. Private or unlisted playlists can't be read. The tool handles up to 500 videos.
Is it free to use?
Completely free, with no sign-up or limits. Check the total youtube playlist length of as many playlists as you like, as often as you like.
What statistics do I get?
Total videos, total duration, average video length, live-video detection, and estimated watch time at 1.25×, 1.5×, 1.75×, and 2× speed.
How accurate is the result?
Very — durations come straight from YouTube's API and are summed to the second. Live videos are flagged separately since their length isn't fixed.
Can I see how long a playlist takes at different speeds?
Yes. You'll see the runtime at 1.25×, 1.5×, 1.75×, and 2×, which is ideal for lectures, courses, and tutorials.
Does it work with music and podcast playlists?
Yes, it works with any playlist type and totals the runtime regardless of the content.
What happens with live videos in a playlist?
Live streams are counted but kept out of the total, since they have no fixed runtime. You'll see their count and IDs listed separately.
Is there a limit on playlist size?
The tool processes up to 500 videos per playlist for fast, accurate results — plenty for almost any playlist.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. It's fully responsive and works on iOS, Android, or any mobile browser exactly as it does on desktop.