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Streaming Bitrate Calculator

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Recommends appropriate video bitrates for streaming based on resolution, frame rate, and desired quality.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Resolution Width, Frame Rate (fps), and Quality Setting in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Recommended Bitrate in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

720p 30fps Low

Resolution Width: 1280 (720p); Frame Rate (fps): 30; Quality Setting: Low

Recommended Bitrate: 10 Mbps

1080p 30fps Medium

Resolution Width: 1920 (1080p); Frame Rate (fps): 30; Quality Setting: Medium

Recommended Bitrate: 16 Mbps

1440p 60fps High

Resolution Width: 2560 (1440p); Frame Rate (fps): 60; Quality Setting: High

Recommended Bitrate: 20 Mbps

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