How Much Film Do You Have?
Not sure what kind or how much film you have?
This page should answer your questions.
- The type of film. Compare your film with the pictures below to find out which one you have; regular 8mm, Super 8mm, or 16mm.
Another way to tell is to count the number of sprocket holes in two inches of film. Regular 8mm has 14 holes, Super 8mm has
13 holes and 16mm has 7 holes.
- The length of film. The amount of film on a reel varies quite a bit depending on the tightness of the wind, the diameter of the reel's
hub and the thickness of the film base. However, this list will help you determine roughly how much film you have.
Approximate Film
Length on Reels
|
Reel Size
|
Length - Feet
|
|
3 inch
|
50
|
|
4 inch
|
100
|
|
5 inch
|
200
|
|
6 inch
|
300
|
|
7 inch
|
400
|
|
8
inch
|
600
|
|
10 inch
|
800
|
|
12 inch
|
1200
|
|
14 inch
|
2000
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