Audio loop duration calculator
Calculate total playback time from one loop length and a repeat count, or estimate repeats for a target duration.
Enter a loop duration and repeat count to get the total time, or add a target duration to estimate complete loops and remaining time.
Result
Plan repeated background audio
Use input such as “duration=00:30, loops=8” to calculate a four-minute total. Add “target=05:00” to see how many complete loops fit and how much time remains. The result is deterministic and processed locally.
Allow for the real player
The calculation assumes every loop starts immediately after the previous one. Some files contain encoder padding, and some players add gaps or crossfades. Rehearse the actual file and player if the endpoint must land on a precise program moment.