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Page Count & Runtime
Enter your script's page count and format to get an estimated screen running time, plus how it compares to industry norms.
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Industry Norms
| Format | Typical Pages | Running Time | Page/Min Ratio |
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| Feature Film | 90–120 | 90–120 min | ~1.0 min/page |
| TV Drama Hour | 45–58 | 42–55 min | ~0.9 min/page |
| TV Sitcom (30 min) | 22–28 | 21–26 min | ~0.95 min/page |
| Short Film | 5–40 | 5–40 min | ~1.0 min/page |
| Stage Play (act) | 40–60 | 45–70 min | ~1.1–1.2 min/page |
| Radio Drama | 30–100 | Variable | Read aloud to check |
How This Works
The calculator uses the industry standard of 1 page = 1 minute as a base, then adjusts for format and script density:
- 📄 Action-heavy: shorter runtime per page (0.85 min)
- ⚖️ Balanced: standard ratio (1.0 min)
- 💬 Dialogue-heavy: longer runtime per page (1.1 min)
Always read your script aloud with a stopwatch for the most accurate runtime estimate. Calculators are for early drafts only.