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Streaming Upload Speed Calculator

Calculate required upload bandwidth for live streaming.

Inputs

Mbps
kbps
kbps

Results

Recommended Upload

9.99 Mbps

Minimum Upload7.99 Mbps
Total Bitrate6.66 Mbps
Data per Hour3 GB
OK on 10 Mbps (1=Yes)1
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Select your streaming platform (Twitch, YouTube Live, Facebook Gaming).
  2. Set the target output resolution and frame rate.
  3. Choose the encoder bitrate for your quality level (low, medium, high).
  4. Review the Minimum Upload Speed Required and the Recommended Upload Speed with buffer.
  5. Run a speed test and compare your actual upload speed to the recommendation before going live.

How the result changes with Video Bitrate

Video BitrateRecommended Upload
5.459.17 Mbps
1827.99 Mbps
3350.49 Mbps
4568.49 Mbps

What each input means

Video Bitrate
Video bitrate for your stream (e.g., 4.5 for 1080p30, 6 for 1080p60).
Audio Bitrate
Audio bitrate (128-160 kbps standard for streaming).
Overlay/Webcam Bitrate
Additional bitrate for webcam overlay or secondary sources.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    Video Bitrate = 6, Audio Bitrate = 160, Overlay/Webcam Bitrate = 500 = 3 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Recommended Upload
    Recommended Upload
    9.99 = 9.99
  3. Calculate Minimum Upload
    Minimum Upload
    7.99 = 7.99
  4. Calculate Total Bitrate
    Total Bitrate
    6.66 = 6.66

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