DJ & Production Tools

DJ Set Length Calculator

Calculate how many tracks you need for your DJ set, or determine the total duration of your prepared playlist. Optimize your set planning for clubs, festivals, radio shows, or private events.

hours min
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Tracks Needed

13-14 tracks

Minimum Tracks:
13
Recommended:
16-18
With Buffer:
20+
Tracks/Hour:
13.3
Set Planning Tips
  • Always prepare 30-50% more tracks than the minimum to handle crowd energy and technical issues.
  • Consider your mixing style: Quick cuts need more tracks; long blends need fewer.
  • Organize your set by energy level: Opening tracks, peak time, and closing tracks.
  • Include backup tracks: In case planned tracks don’t match the crowd’s vibe.
  • Plan transitions and mashups: Smooth mixing increases engagement and flow.
  • Adapt to event type: Club sets, festival sets, radio shows, or private parties require different pacing and track lengths.
  • Track duration variance: Account for extended mixes, radio edits, and VIP mixes when planning your set length.

Genre Guide & Track Planning

Genre Average Track Length Tracks per Hour Notes / Mixing Tips
House / Tech House 6-8 min 8-10 Long mixes, extended intros/outros, smooth transitions
Techno 6-10 min 6-10 Very long tracks, deep mixing, gradual build-ups
EDM / Big Room 3-5 min 12-20 Radio edits, fast-paced transitions, high energy
Hip-Hop / R&B 3-4 min 15-20 Short tracks, rapid transitions, popular mashups
Drum & Bass 4-6 min 10-15 Fast mixing, double drops, high tempo energy
Open Format 2-4 min 15-30 Quick cuts, mashups, adaptable for crowd interaction
Trance / Progressive 6-9 min 6-10 Gradual build-ups, smooth transitions, atmospheric layering
Pop / Top 40 DJ Sets 3-5 min 12-20 Short edits, high rotation, crowd-pleasing transitions
Latin / Reggaeton 3-5 min 12-20 Groove-heavy, rhythmic transitions, looped mashups
Festival / Big Stage Sets 5-8 min 8-12 Extended tracks, dynamic drops, planned energy curves

DJ Set Length FAQ

Most DJs need 10–15 tracks for a 60-minute set, depending on mixing style, average track duration, transitions, and energy progression.

Calculate based on your average track length. Include 20-50% extra for flexibility.

Yes, it’s designed for all set types: club, festival, radio, or private events.

Multiply the number of tracks by their average length. Example: 15 tracks × 4.5 minutes = 67.5 minutes. This calculator does it instantly for you.

DJs should prepare 30–50% more tracks than the minimum needed. This allows flexibility for reading the crowd, adjusting energy, and handling unexpected shifts.

Genres like techno and house have longer track lengths, while hip-hop and open format have shorter tracks. This directly changes how many songs fit into a set.

Factor in longer track durations in the “Average Track Length” field to get accurate set length calculations.

While it calculates total time and tracks, planning smooth transitions is recommended for accurate pacing.

Yes, input average track lengths for each genre segment to plan hybrid sets or multi-style DJ sets.