Drop Frame Timecode
Calculate Drop Frame Timecode instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.
Drop Frame Timecode
Durationmin
59.94 fps instead of 29.97 (1 = yes)
Frames dropped
108
Timecode numbers (non-drop)
108000
Actual frames
107892
More about: Drop Frame Timecode
What it calculates
The “Drop Frame Timecode” calculator computes Frames dropped from 2 parameters: duration (min), 59.94 fps instead of 29.97 (1 = yes).
Used by photographers and videographers when setting up a shoot.
Example calculation
With parameters Duration = 60 min, 59.94 fps instead of 29.97 (1 = yes) = 0 the result is 108 (Frame numbers are skipped, not the frames themselves).
How to use
- Enter duration and 59.94 fps instead of 29.97 (1 = yes) — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
- Frames dropped is calculated automatically as you type.
- Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
- Copy the result or bookmark this calculator.
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FAQ
How is Drop Frame Timecode calculated?
The Drop Frame Timecode calculator computes Frames dropped from duration, 59.94 fps instead of 29.97 (1 = yes). Enter your values above and the exact formula is applied instantly; a worked example with real numbers is shown below.
Is the Drop Frame Timecode calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no signup, runs entirely in your browser, and sends no data to any server.
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