Streaming Data Usage Calculator
Turns a streaming bitrate into data used.
Data per month
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Share sends a link that reopens these numbers. Copy details pastes the full breakdown as a list.
Data per hour —
Hours the allowance lasts — h
Data per hour by bitrate
The formula
data per hour = bitrate × 3,600 ÷ 8
Adaptive streams change bitrate as they play, so treat the result as an average.
What to watch out for
The same bitrate uses the same data whichever service sends it. The picture quality it buys depends on the codec.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much data does a 5 Mbit/s stream use?
2.25 GB an hour.
How much does a 25 Mbit/s stream use?
11.25 GB an hour.