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Next stepMonetization progress calculatorHow long until you can be monetized
Numbers grow with better videos. I edit for retention, so viewers stay longer and come back.
Start a videoHow to use the watch time calculator
- Choose what to findHours from views, or views needed for a goal.
- Enter the average view durationFrom the video’s analytics, like 4:30.
- PlanA longer average duration cuts the views you need.
Questions
How many views do I need for 4,000 watch hours?
At a 4-minute average view duration, 60,000 views. At 8 minutes, 30,000. Holding viewers longer is the fastest route.
Do Shorts count towards the 4,000 hours?
No. Only public long-form videos count towards watch hours.
How do I raise average view duration?
A hook that confirms the title in the first seconds, tight editing, and no slow intro. That is most of what an editor does.