Frame ↔ Time ↔ Samples

Convert between frames, milliseconds, seconds, and audio samples at any frame rate and sample rate

Value

Input Unit

Frame Rate

Custom FPS

Sample Rate

Custom Sample Rate (Hz)

Frames

—

Milliseconds

—

Seconds

—

Samples

—

Timecode

—

Hz (Frequency)

—

cycles per second

Frame Duration

—

ms per frame

Quick Reference — 1 Frame Duration

Frame Rate	ms / frame	Samples @ 44.1k	Samples @ 48k	Samples @ 96k

Standard	Frame Rate	Use	Drop Frame
NTSC	29.97 fps	US/Japan TV	Yes (common)
PAL/EBU	25 fps	Europe/Asia TV	No
Film	23.976 fps	Pulldown for NTSC	No
Cinema	24 fps	Theatrical projection	No
HD (US)	59.94 fps	1080i, 720p	Yes (optional)
Web/Gaming	60 fps	Streaming, games	No