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The YouTube Playlist Length Calculator Extension calculates the total duration of a YouTube playlist by summing the individual durations of all videos in the playlist. It provides both the total time and video count for better playlist management.
The calculator uses a simple summation formula:
Where:
Explanation: The calculator processes each video duration input, validates them, sums all valid durations, and converts the total seconds into a human-readable HH:MM:SS format.
Details: Knowing the total duration of a YouTube playlist helps content creators and viewers plan their time effectively, estimate watch time, and organize content more efficiently.
Tips: Enter video durations in seconds, one per line. You can typically get these values from YouTube's API or browser extensions designed to extract video metadata. All values must be valid numbers (≥ 0).
Q1: How do I get video durations from YouTube?
A: Use browser extensions specifically designed for YouTube that can extract video metadata, including duration information.
Q2: Can this calculator handle hours, minutes, and seconds format?
A: Currently, the calculator only accepts durations in seconds. Convert HH:MM:SS formats to total seconds before input.
Q3: What's the maximum number of videos this can process?
A: There's no hard limit, but extremely large playlists may take longer to process depending on server capacity.
Q4: Does this work with private or unlisted videos?
A: This calculator only processes the duration values you provide. You'll need alternative methods to get durations of private/unlisted videos.
Q5: Can I save my calculation results?
A: Currently, this is a one-time calculator. You'll need to manually save or copy the results for future reference.