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Video File Size Calculator

Estimate video file size based on resolution, frame rate, bitrate, and duration. Plan storage needs for video projects.

Inputs

fps
Mbps
min

Results

File Size (MB)

600 MB

≈ 6 apps

File Size (GB)

0.59 GB

≈ 6 apps

1 Hour at This Bitrate3.52 GB
Data per Frame32.6 KB
Suggested Bitrate (H.264)8 Mbps
Minutes on 128GB Card2,184.5 min
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Resolution, 720p (HD), and 1080p (Full HD).
  2. Set 1440p (QHD), 4K UHD (2160p), and 8K UHD (4320p).
  3. Adjust Frame Rate, Bitrate as needed.
  4. Review File Size (MB) and File Size (GB).
  5. Use 1 Hour at This Bitrate (GB) and Data per Frame (KB) to inform your decision.

How the result changes with Bitrate

BitrateFile Size (MB)File Size (GB)
503,750 MB3.66 GB
17513,125 MB12.82 GB
32524,375 MB23.8 GB
45033,750 MB32.96 GB

What each input means

Resolution
The video resolution. Higher resolutions need more bitrate and storage.
Frame Rate
Frames per second. Common values: 24 (cinema), 30 (standard), 60 (smooth), 120+ (slow motion).
Bitrate
Video data rate in megabits per second. Higher bitrates mean better quality and larger files.
Duration
Total video duration in minutes.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Resolution = 2, Frame Rate = 30, Bitrate = 8, Duration = 10 = 4 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate File Size
    File Size
    600 = 600
  3. Calculate File Size
    File Size
    0.59 = 0.59
  4. Calculate 1 Hour at This Bitrate
    1 Hour at This Bitrate
    3.52 = 3.52
  5. Calculate Data per Frame
    Data per Frame
    32.6 = 32.6

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