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Frames to Timecode Calculator

Convert whole frames at an exact integer frame rate to non-drop-frame HH:MM:SS:FF timecode.

Convert frames to timecode

Result

Enter values and calculate.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter a nonnegative whole frame count.
  2. Choose an exact supported whole-number frame rate.
  3. Calculate.
  4. Read HH:MM:SS:FF and fractional seconds.

Symbols and units

SymbolMeaningUnit or domain
NWhole framesFrames
fpsExact playback rateFrames/second
FFRemainder frame within secondFrame index
HH:MM:SS:FFNon-drop-frame labelTimecode

Checked examples

24 fps

Inputs: 2400 frames at 24 fps

Calculation: 2400÷24=100 seconds

Result: 00:01:40:00

Exact whole-rate non-drop-frame result.

Check: work-media.test.ts — 24 fps

Frame remainder

Inputs: 1001 frames at 30 fps

Calculation: 33 seconds remainder 11 frames

Result: 00:00:33:11

FF is always below fps.

Check: work-media.test.ts — frame remainder

Assumptions, rounding, and limits

  • Frames are whole and nonnegative.
  • Supported rates are exact 24, 25, 30, 50, or 60 fps.
  • 29.97/59.94 and drop-frame numbering are not supported.
  • Timecode is a label; it does not embed edit-list or media metadata.

Frequently asked questions

Does this support drop-frame timecode?

No. It uses explicit integer non-drop-frame arithmetic.

Why not 29.97 fps?

That rate requires separate rational-rate and drop-frame conventions.

Can FF equal fps?

No. It is the remainder after dividing by fps.

Sources and review

Formula version
frames.timecode@1.0.0
Formula review
Equatara formula review
Editorial review
Equatara editorial review
Last verified
2026-10-25
Applicability
Exact whole-rate, non-drop-frame media arithmetic.
Next review
On material change, or by 2028-10-25.

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