Video Size Calculator: Quickly Estimate File Size for Any Resolution & Bitrate
A Video Size Calculator estimates a video’s file size based on key factors so you can plan storage, uploads, and quality trade-offs quickly.
What it computes
- File size from bitrate and duration (most direct and accurate).
- Required bitrate for a target file size and duration.
- Estimated upload/download time using a specified network speed.
- Per-frame or per-second data for precise editing/workflow needs.
Inputs you typically provide
- Duration (hours:minutes:seconds or seconds)
- Video bitrate (kbps or Mbps) — can be combined with audio bitrate.
- Audio bitrate (optional)
- Resolution & frame rate (optional — used if calculator estimates bitrate from quality presets)
- Container/codec (optional — for preset bitrate recommendations or overhead estimates)
- Network speed (for transfer time estimates)
Key formulas (how it works)
- File size (bytes) = (video bitrate + audio bitrate) × duration (seconds) / 8
- Example: 5 Mbps video + 128 kbps audio for 10 min = ((5,000 kbps + 128 kbps) × 600 s) / 8 = ~390,000 KB ≈ 381 MB.
- Transfer time (seconds) = file size (bits) / network speed (bits/sec)
Practical uses
- Plan storage and backup requirements.
- Estimate upload times for cloud or streaming platforms.
- Choose bitrates that balance quality and file size for delivery.
- Compare codecs/presets for efficient encoding.
Tips
- Use Mbps for video bitrates and kbps for audio, but convert units consistently.
- Add ~2–5% for container/codec overhead if precision matters.
- For streaming, consider variable bitrate (VBR) variability; use average bitrate.
- When targeting platforms (YouTube, Vimeo), check their recommended bitrates for resolution/frame rate.
If you want, I can calculate sizes or transfer times for specific durations, bitrates, resolutions, or codecs—give me the numbers and I’ll compute.
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