Time-Lapse Storage Calculator

Memory card capacity from interval, duration, and resolution.

Interval (seconds)

Shoot duration (min)

Output video FPS

File size per frame (MB)

Shoot RAW? (1=yes, 0=JPEG)

Memory card size (GB)

Tab to move between fields

Total frames

1,440

Video length (sec)

Total storage (GB)

35.16

Video length (min)1

Memory cards needed1

Max shoot on 1 card (min)218

Batteries needed (est.)4

Speed-up factor (×)120

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the interval between shots in seconds and the total duration of the time-lapse sequence.
Set your camera RAW file size in MB.
Input the target playback frame rate (typically 24 or 30 fps).
Review the Total Number of Frames, Required Storage in GB, and Final Video Duration.
Use the Playback Speed Multiplier to verify the real-world time compression matches your creative goal.

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