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Video Retention Metrics Calculator

Calculate completion rate and average watch time from consistent video analytics.

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Example values are prefilled. Use the same reporting period for all inputs.

Completion rate: 35%
Completion rate
35%
Average watch time (seconds)
18
Average share of length watched
60%

The formula

Completion rate = Completed views / Starts × 100; Average watch time = Watch minutes × 60 / Starts; Average watched share = Average seconds / Video length × 100.

Worked example

10,000 starts, 3,500 completions, and 3,000 watch minutes on a 30-second video give 35% completion, 18 seconds average watch time, and 60% average watched share.

Frequently asked

Can average watched share exceed 100%?
Yes, if watch time includes repeats or loops while starts use a different counting rule. Use metrics with consistent definitions and the same reporting period.

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