Streaming Data & Bandwidth Calculator
Calculate how much data streaming uses and the bandwidth you need for smooth playback at different quality levels.
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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