Time to FilmCalculator
Calculate required film stock from desired recording time with professional accuracy. Built-in format library with precise frames-per-foot calculations for all analog film workflows.
Input & Output Value Types
IInput Value Types
Film Format
FilmFormat enum with frames-per-foot specifications
- • 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)
Recording Time
Decimal input in minutes and seconds
Frame Rate
FrameRate enum or custom value
- • 18fps (Super 8mm default)
- • 24fps (Professional standard)
- • 25fps (PAL standard)
- • 30fps (NTSC standard)
- • 48fps, 60fps, 120fps (High speed)
OOutput Value Types
Required Film Stock
Calculated film length in feet with precision
- • Example: "27.5 feet"
- • Decimal precision for accuracy
- • Based on exact frames-per-foot ratios
Production Details
Additional planning information
- • Total frames required
- • Cost estimation data
- • Safety margin recommendations
Professional Film Planning in Your Pocket
Get instant, accurate film stock calculations with our native app. Designed specifically for analog filmmakers, cinematographers, and production teams.
Never Run Out
Plan your film stock requirements with precision
Everything You Need for Professional Film Production
From student films to Hollywood productions, our time to film calculator handles every format and workflow.
Complete Format Library
Built-in support for all professional formats from Super 8mm to IMAX with precise frames-per-foot specifications.
Precision Planning
Calculate exact film requirements with safety margins and cost estimates for professional budget planning.
Flexible Frame Rates
Support for standard rates and custom values for creative applications including high-speed and time-lapse.
Professional Film Format Reference
| Format | Frames/Foot | Default FPS | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super 8mm | 72 | 18fps | Consumer, art films, cartridge-based |
| Super 16mm | 40 | 24fps | Professional single-perf, wide aspect |
| 35mm 4-Perf | 16 | 24fps | Standard cinema format |
| 35mm 3-Perf | 21.33 | 24fps | Three perforations per frame |
| 65mm 5-Perf | 12.8 | 24fps | Large format, five perforations |
| IMAX 15/70 | 12.8 | 24fps | Premium large format |
Professional Use Cases
Production Planning
- Budget film stock requirements for projects
- Plan magazine loads and reload schedules
- Calculate safety margins for critical scenes
Creative Applications
- High-speed slow motion sequences
- Time-lapse and stop-motion projects
- Variable frame rate creative workflows
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