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Time-Lapse

Calculate Time-Lapse instantly with the exact formula and a worked example. Free online calculator — no signup, works on mobile.

Time-Lapse

Recording minutes
Interval, s
Playback FPS
Clip length, s
30
Calculate Time-Lapse instantly with the exact formula and a worked example. Free online calculator — no signup, works on mobile.

More about: Time-Lapse

What it calculates

The “Time-Lapse” calculator computes Clip length, s from 3 parameters: recording minutes, interval, s, playback fps.

Used by photographers and videographers when setting up a shoot.

Example calculation

With parameters Recording minutes = 60, Interval, s = 5, Playback FPS = 24 the result is 30.

How to use

  1. Enter the parameter values — every field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. The result and related metrics are calculated automatically as you type.
  3. Use the additional metrics shown (if any) where needed.
  4. Copy the result or bookmark the page.

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