Video Storage Calculator \u2014 Shoot Storage Needs
Estimate storage requirements for video shoots based on resolution, codec and duration.
Image or video resolution
Enter the codec
Video frame rate in frames per second
Length of time
How We Calculate This
File size (GB) = bitrate (Mbps) × duration (hours) × 3600 / 8 / 1024
Bitrate depends on resolution and codec. Higher frame rates increase the effective bitrate proportionally (60 fps = 2.5× the data of 24 fps).
Cloud cost estimated at £0.02/GB/month (Backblaze B2 rates).
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Last updated: March 2026
All calculations are estimates based on standard optical and photographic formulas. Results may vary with specific equipment.