CCTV Storage Calculator
Estimate video storage from bitrate, recording duration, and camera count.
A QUICK WALKTHROUGH
How to use this tool
- Enter matching measurements and period definitions.
- Review the formula assumptions and limits.
- Calculate locally in your browser.
Formula and limits
Storage bytes = bitrate (bit/s) × seconds × cameras ÷ 8. Excludes filesystem overhead, variable bitrate, RAID, and retention policy. This is not a safety, regulatory, acoustic compliance, or storage-system guarantee.
Privacy
Inputs are processed locally and are not uploaded.
GOOD TO KNOW
Common questions
Does this predict performance?
No. It applies the displayed formula to values you provide.