How Long Is a 2 Hour Video at 3x Speed?
New duration
40:00
40 minutes
Time saved
1:20:00
1 hour 20 minutes
Percent saved
66.7%
120 min ÷ 3 = 40.0 min
Two hours covers most feature films, long conference talks and multi-part course modules. At 3x it fits into 40 minutes. 3x is for skimming or for very experienced speed listeners. Few players offer it (YouTube stops at 2x).
Only have less time than that? Use the speed needed calculator to find the exact speed that fits your window, or paste a link into the YouTube playlist length calculator to total a whole course.
2 Hour Video at Every Speed
| Speed | New duration | Time saved | % saved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1x | 2:00:00 | — | 0% |
| 1.25x | 1:36:00 | 24m | 20% |
| 1.5x | 1:20:00 | 40m | 33% |
| 1.75x | 1:08:34 | 51m 26s | 43% |
| 2x | 1:00:00 | 1h | 50% |
| 2.5x | 48:00 | 1h 12m | 60% |
| 3x | 40:00 | 1h 20m | 67% |
Other Lengths at 3x Speed
| Original | At 3x | Saved |
|---|---|---|
| 15m | 5:00 | 10m |
| 30m | 10:00 | 20m |
| 45m | 15:00 | 30m |
| 1h | 20:00 | 40m |
| 1h 30m | 30:00 | 1h |
| 2h | 40:00 | 1h 20m |
| 2h 30m | 50:00 | 1h 40m |
| 3h | 1:00:00 | 2h |
| 4h | 1:20:00 | 2h 40m |
| 5h | 1:40:00 | 3h 20m |
| 8h | 2:40:00 | 5h 20m |
| 10h | 3:20:00 | 6h 40m |
Which Apps Let You Play at 3x?
Supports 3x: Spotify (podcasts), Audible, VLC.
Can't reach 3x natively: YouTube (max 2x), Netflix (max 1.5x), Apple Podcasts (max 2x), Udemy (max 2x), Coursera (max 2x). A browser extension such as Video Speed Controller can push web players past their limit.