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Set List Duration Calculator

Verified formula Updated Jun 2026 Private — runs on your device

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Total set length

67.0

For general information only — not financial, tax, legal or medical advice. Verify before you rely on it.

How to use the Set List Duration Calculator

The Set List Duration Calculator works out your total set length in an instant. Enter number of songs, average song length and gap between songs and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.

  1. Enter the number of songs.
  2. Enter the average song length.
  3. Enter the gap between songs.
  4. Read off your total set length — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

Formula

The Set List Duration Calculator uses the formula:

Total set length = Number of songs × Average song length + (Number of songs - 1) × Gap between Number of songs ÷ 60

Worked example

For example, with number of songs of 15, average song length of 4 minutes and gap between songs of 30 seconds, the total set length is 67.0.

Inputs used
Number of songs 15
Average song length 4 minutes
Gap between songs 30 seconds
Results
Total set length 67.0

Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.

Key terms explained

Mean
The average of a set of numbers — their sum divided by how many there are.

Frequently asked questions

Multiply songs by average length and add the gaps between them. 15 songs of 4 minutes with 30-second gaps run about 67 minutes.

Tuning, talking and transitions add up. Including gaps makes the estimate far more realistic for a live set.

Adjust the number of songs or trim arrangements until the total matches your slot, leaving a small buffer.

If an encore is likely, add those songs and gaps so your total reflects the full performance.

The Set List Duration Calculator uses the formula: Total set length = Number of songs × Average song length + (Number of songs - 1) × Gap between Number of songs ÷ 60. For example, with number of songs of 15, average song length of 4 minutes and gap between songs of 30 seconds, the total set length is 67.0.

Enter the number of songs. Enter the average song length. Enter the gap between songs. Read off your total set length — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

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