Podcast Speed Calculator
Behind on a show? Enter the number of episodes, the average episode length and your playback speed. Add your daily listening time to see how many days it takes to catch up.
Result
Total at 1x–
Total at this speed–
Time saved–
Days to finish–
Finish date–
Quick reference
| Length | 1.25x | 1.5x | 1.75x | 2x |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 h | 8 h | 6 h 40 min | 5 h 42 min | 5 h |
| 20 h | 16 h | 13 h 20 min | 11 h 25 min | 10 h |
| 30 h | 24 h | 20 h | 17 h 8 min | 15 h |
| 45 h | 36 h | 30 h | 25 h 42 min | 22 h 30 min |
| 60 h | 48 h | 40 h | 34 h 17 min | 30 h |
Questions
How long are 20 one-hour episodes at 1.5x?
About 13 hours 20 minutes. 20 hours ÷ 1.5 = 13.33 hours.
How do I find the average episode length?
Look at a few recent episodes and take a typical value. Small errors average out over many episodes.
Does skipping ads count?
This tool does not subtract ads or intros. Shorten the average length if you skip them.