How does the YouTube Watch Time Calculator work?
This calculator estimates watch hours using views, average video duration and the average percentage of each video watched. Actual YouTube Analytics figures can differ.
Formula
Estimated watch hours = videos × views × average duration × average percentage watched ÷ 60.
Example
If 10 videos each receive 10,000 views, average 8 minutes, and viewers watch 50%, the estimate is 666.67 watch hours.
Important notes
- Use your actual average percentage watched when available.
- Watch time estimates are not a guarantee of YouTube monetization eligibility.
- YouTube Analytics remains the authoritative source for your channel data.