YouTube Watch Time Calculator
Tell us your average video length, average percentage viewed and current watch hours. We'll calculate how many more views you need for 4,000 hours.
Hours still needed
3,400
Minutes per view
4.8
Views needed
42,500
Shorts views don't count towards the 4,000 hours. Need to close the gap? See watch time packages.
How to use it
- Find 'Average percentage viewed' in YouTube Studio → Analytics → Engagement.
- Enter your average video length in minutes.
- Enter your current public watch hours.
Want to move the numbers faster? See youtube watch time (4000 hours).
Frequently asked questions
Do Shorts count towards 4,000 hours?+
No. Shorts views count only towards the separate 10 million Shorts views route.
Do live streams count?+
Yes, public live streams and their recordings count.
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