Film to TimeCalculator

Calculate available recording time from your film stock with professional accuracy. Built-in format library with precise frames-per-foot calculations for magazine assessment and shoot planning.

Input & Output Value Types

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Input Value Types

Film Format

FilmFormat enum with frames-per-foot specifications

Available formats:
  • • Super 8mm (72 frames/foot)
  • • Super 16mm (40 frames/foot)
  • • 35mm 4-Perf (16 frames/foot)
  • • 35mm 3-Perf (21.33 frames/foot)
  • • 65mm 5-Perf (12.8 frames/foot)
  • • IMAX 15/70 (12.8 frames/foot)

Film Length

Decimal input in feet

Input format:Feet (String) with decimal precision
Range:1 to 99,999 feet

Frame Rate

FrameRate enum or custom value

Standard rates:
  • • 18fps (Super 8mm default)
  • • 24fps (Professional standard)
  • • 25fps (PAL standard)
  • • 30fps (NTSC standard)
  • • 48fps, 60fps, 120fps (High speed)
Custom input:Any value 1-1000 fps

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Output Value Types

Available Recording Time

Calculated duration in minutes and seconds

  • • Example: "16m 40s"
  • • Precise time calculations
  • • Based on exact frames-per-foot ratios

Magazine Assessment

Coverage planning information

  • • Total frame capacity
  • • Scene coverage estimates
  • • Take planning recommendations
Super 16mm Example
16m 40s
400ft @ 24fps

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Accurate frames-per-foot calculations
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Variable frame rate support for creative workflows
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Available Recording Time

Everything You Need for Professional Film Production

From student projects to Hollywood productions, our film to time calculator handles every format and workflow.

Magazine Assessment

Instantly know how much recording time you have with your current film load for precise shoot planning.

Instant coverage assessment

All Film Formats

Support for every professional format from Super 8mm to IMAX 15-perf with accurate frame counting.

Complete format coverage

Flexible Frame Rates

Support for standard rates and custom values for creative applications including high-speed and time-lapse.

Creative workflow support

Professional Film Format Reference

FormatFrames/FootDefault FPSCommon Use
Super 8mm7218fpsConsumer, art films, cartridge-based
Super 16mm4024fpsProfessional single-perf, wide aspect
35mm 4-Perf1624fpsStandard cinema format
35mm 3-Perf21.3324fpsThree perforations per frame
65mm 5-Perf12.824fpsLarge format, five perforations
IMAX 15/7012.824fpsPremium large format

Professional Use Cases

Shoot Planning

  • Assess magazine capacity before rolling
  • Plan reload timing for critical scenes
  • Calculate coverage requirements per setup

Production Management

  • Documentary interview duration planning
  • High-speed sequence time allocation
  • Daily film stock consumption tracking

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