Network Engineer
Video Storage Calculator
Use this video storage calculator entirely in your browser.
0.108 TB in decimal storage units.
Based on 12 Mbps for 2 hour(s) across 10 video(s).
Calculations happen locally in your browser.
Capacity-planning assumptions
Results use decimal storage units: 1 GB is 1,000 MB and 1 TB is 1,000 GB. Actual encoded bitrate can vary by scene, codec, quality settings, metadata, snapshots, filesystem overhead, retention policy, and provider behaviour. Keep operational reserve beyond the mathematical estimate.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the labelled values and review the live result.
- Review the live result and use Copy result when you need to share it.
How the calculation works
Encoded bitrate is multiplied by seconds and divided by eight to convert bits to bytes.
Formula
Encoded bitrate is multiplied by seconds and divided by eight to convert bits to bytes.
Step-by-step calculation
- Enter the labelled values and review the live result.
- Encoded bitrate is multiplied by seconds and divided by eight to convert bits to bytes.
- Check the displayed result, then copy it if needed.
Worked example
Ten two-hour videos averaging 12 Mbps require about 108 GB.
Methodology and review
Who this is for
Video teams estimating encoded media storage.
Inputs and units
- Average bitrate
- Duration
- Stream count
- Allowance
Method
Video bitrate is multiplied by running time and stream count, converted from bits to bytes, then increased by the selected storage allowance.
Worked example
One hour at 10 Mbps uses about 4.5 GB before allowance.
Assumptions
- The entered bitrate represents the average encoded stream.
- All streams use the same duration and bitrate.
Common mistakes
- Using raw resolution without an encoded bitrate
- Omitting audio and derivative copies
Limitations
- Variable bitrate, audio, container overhead, thumbnails, and transcoded copies can increase use.
- Use encoder or platform reports for procurement decisions.
How this tool was checked
Tests compare the result with bitrate × seconds × streams ÷ eight and verify the allowance calculation.
Reference sources
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Calculation review: 21 August 2026. Published by Goldwave Dynamics Limited. This is an internal product review, not an independent certification.
Risk guidance
Frequently asked questions
Does this tool send my inputs anywhere?
No. The interactive calculation runs in your browser and this site does not submit tool inputs to a backend.
How should I use the result?
Check that the entered units and values match your situation, especially around dates, breaks, and rounding.
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