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Video File Size Calculator

File size of a video from its bitrate and duration, including the audio track.

Enter values

Results update as you type.

Result

File size

5.15 GB

In gigabytes
5.1498
Video track
5.029 GB
Audio track
123.6 MB
Duration
1 h 30 min 0 s
Per minute
58.59 MB
Upload time at 20 Mbps
36 min 52 s
Hours that fit on 1 TB
298.3

About the Video File Size Calculator

Video file size is almost entirely bitrate times duration — resolution and frame rate matter only because they drive the bitrate you need. Add the audio track and you have the whole picture, which is all you need to plan storage or an upload.

Also known as: video size calculator, mp4 file size, recording size calculator, footage storage.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter video bitrate, audio bitrate, hours, minutes and the other fields.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

bytes = (video bitrate + audio bitrate) × seconds ÷ 8

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • Video bitrate = 8 Mbps
  • Audio bitrate = 192 kbps
  • Hours = 1
  • Minutes = 30
  • Seconds = 0

the calculator returns:

  • File size: 5.15 GB
  • In gigabytes: 5.1498
  • Video track: 5.029 GB
  • Audio track: 123.6 MB

Frequently asked questions

What bitrate should I use for 1080p?

About 8 Mbps for good quality streaming, 12–20 Mbps for high-motion content, and 50 Mbps or more for editing masters.