Streaming Data & Bandwidth Calculator
Calculate how much data streaming uses and the bandwidth you need for smooth playback at different quality levels.
40.5Kuses
8.2/10(247)
Per Hour
2.25 GB
Daily Total
4.50 GB
Monthly
135.0 GB
Min Bandwidth
5.0 Mbps
Recommended
7.5 Mbps
MB/Hour
2,250
Quality Reference
| Quality | Bitrate | GB/Hour |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Only (128kbps) | 0.128 Mbps | 0.06 |
| Audio HQ (320kbps) | 0.32 Mbps | 0.14 |
| SD 480p | 1.5 Mbps | 0.68 |
| HD 720p | 3 Mbps | 1.35 |
| Full HD 1080p | 5 Mbps | 2.25 |
| 2K 1440p | 8 Mbps | 3.60 |
| 4K UHD | 16 Mbps | 7.20 |
| 4K HDR | 25 Mbps | 11.25 |
| 8K | 50 Mbps | 22.50 |
How to Use
- Select a streaming quality level.
- Enter hours of daily streaming.
- See data usage and bandwidth requirements.
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