Timecode & Frames Converter
For video editors: convert timecode to frame counts and real-world time, or frame counts back to timecode.
How to use the Timecode & Frames Converter
- Choose timecode → frames or frames → timecode.
- Enter the timecode or frame count.
- Pick the frame rate.
How it works
SMPTE timecode labels every frame as hours:minutes:seconds:frames. Total frames = ((h × 60 + m) × 60 + s) × fps + f. At fractional rates such as 29.97 fps, non-drop-frame timecode drifts about 3.6 seconds per hour from real time; drop-frame timecode (written with a semicolon) skips frame numbers to stay in sync. This tool uses non-drop-frame counting.
Frames per minute and hour
| Frame rate | Frames/min | Frames/hour |
|---|---|---|
| 24 fps | 1,440 | 86,400 |
| 25 fps | 1,500 | 90,000 |
| 30 fps | 1,800 | 108,000 |
| 50 fps | 3,000 | 180,000 |
| 60 fps | 3,600 | 216,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many frames are in an hour at 24 fps?
86,400.
What is drop-frame timecode?
A counting method for 29.97/59.94 fps that skips frame numbers so timecode matches clock time.
What frame rate do movies use?
24 fps (often 23.976 for video).
What does 01:00:00:00 mean?
Exactly one hour — a common start time for program timelines.