How many milliseconds is one frame at 60 FPS?

At 60 FPS, one frame lasts exactly 16.67 ms (1000 / 60). This is the standard for most fighting games including Street Fighter, Tekken, and Guilty Gear.

Why do fighting games use frames instead of milliseconds?

Frames are discrete, game-logic units — each frame either executes or it does not. This makes frame counts precise and reproducible. Milliseconds depend on system timing and can vary slightly between machines.

What is a "frame window" in a fighting game?

A frame window is the number of consecutive frames during which an action (attack, parry, input) is active. A 1-frame link means you have roughly 16 ms to input the next move correctly at 60 FPS.

Does this work for 30 FPS games?

Yes. Change the FPS field to 30 and all conversions update instantly. One frame at 30 FPS is 33.33 ms — exactly double the 60 FPS value.

What is hitstop and how does it affect frame data?

Hitstop is a brief freeze applied to both characters when a hit lands. It extends the real-world duration of a move without changing the frame count stored in the game engine, effectively giving both players extra reaction time on hit.

Frame Data Calculator

Name: Frame Data Calculator
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Author: Nham Vu

Convert frames to milliseconds (and back) at any frame rate — essential for fighting game frame data and game development timing.

Frame Data Calculator

Frame Rate (FPS)

Frames → Milliseconds

Milliseconds → Frames

Frame Timing at 60 FPS

1 frame

16.67 ms

Frames per second

Common Frame Counts

Frames	Milliseconds	Common use

Summary

Convert frames to milliseconds (and back) at any frame rate — essential for fighting game frame data and game development timing.

How it works

Select or enter the frame rate your game runs at (e.g., 60 FPS is the standard for fighting games).
Enter a frame count to see the equivalent time in milliseconds.
Or enter a time in milliseconds to see how many frames that represents.
Use the frame data table to view common frame counts and their timing at the selected FPS.
Reference the results when analyzing startup frames, active frames, and recovery frames.

Use cases

Calculate how many milliseconds a 5-frame startup attack lasts at 60 FPS.
Find out how many frames a 200ms animation spans at various frame rates.
Compare frame timing between 30 FPS and 60 FPS games.
Determine the reaction window for punishing a move with a specific number of recovery frames.
Tune input buffer windows and hitstop duration in game development.
Understand the difference between a 3-frame and a 5-frame normal in absolute time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-07-01 · Reviewed by Nham Vu