Video Storage Calculator \u2014 Shoot Storage Needs
Estimate storage requirements for video shoots based on resolution, codec and duration.
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.