Example: Recording time 21 h 48 min 42 s. Change the values above to calculate your own.
About the Video Storage Calculator
4K video eats storage fast: at around 40 Mbps, an hour takes about 18 GB. 1080p at 8 Mbps needs about 3.6 GB per hour. Choose your recording quality and storage size to see how long you can record.
How to use the Video Storage Calculator
- Enter your numbers (or keep the example).
- The result updates instantly as you type.
- Copy the result, or copy the link: it keeps your numbers so you can share them.
Hours of video per storage size (93% usable)
| Storage | 480p | 720p | 1080p | 1080p 60fps | 1440p | 4K | 4K 60fps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 GB | 50.3 h | 25.8 h | 16.3 h | 10.9 h | 8.2 h | 3.3 h | 2.2 h |
| 128 GB | 100.7 h | 51.6 h | 32.5 h | 21.8 h | 16.4 h | 6.6 h | 4.4 h |
| 256 GB | 201.3 h | 103.2 h | 65.1 h | 43.6 h | 32.8 h | 13.2 h | 8.8 h |
| 512 GB | 402.6 h | 206.3 h | 130.2 h | 87.2 h | 65.6 h | 26.4 h | 17.6 h |
| 1 TB | 786.4 h | 403 h | 254.3 h | 170.4 h | 128.1 h | 51.5 h | 34.4 h |
How it's calculated
Recording time (seconds) = usable storage in bits ÷ (video + audio bitrate).
Features
- Instant resultsUpdates as you type.
- Shareable linkThe URL keeps your inputs.
- Reference tableCommon values on this page.
- Works offlineRuns in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
How many minutes of 4K video fit on 128 GB?
About 6.5 hours at 40 Mbps, or around 4.5 hours at 60 Mbps (4K 60fps).
Is the Video Storage Calculator free?
Yes, the Video Storage Calculator is free with no sign-up, no limits and no ads covering the result.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers, and keeps working offline once the page has loaded.
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