Frame Rate & Data Calculator
23.976 (Film NTSC)
24 (True Film)
25 (PAL)
29.97 (NTSC Video)
30 (Standard Web)
50 (High FPS PAL)
59.94 (High FPS NTSC)
60 (High FPS Web/Game)
120 (Slow Motion)
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8-bit (Standard)
10-bit (HDR/Pro)
12-bit (Cinema)
16-bit (Raw)
4:4:4 (Full Color) – Uncompressed
4:2:2 (Broadcast)
4:2:0 (Web/Streaming)
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How to Calculate Frame Rate and Video Data
Understanding frame rate calculations is essential for videographers, animators, and digital imaging technicians. Whether you are estimating the storage space required for a shoot or determining the total number of frames for an animation timeline, the math involves the relationship between time, resolution, and frequency (FPS).
The Core Formula
The most basic calculation converts physical time into digital frames. The formula is:
Total Frames = (Hours × 3600 + Minutes × 60 + Seconds) × FPS
For example, a 1-minute video shot at 24 frames per second (FPS) will contain exactly 1,440 individual images (60 seconds × 24 FPS).
Calculating Uncompressed Data Rates
Video file sizes are determined by the amount of data contained in every single frame, multiplied by how many frames occur every second. This calculator estimates uncompressed raw data, which serves as a baseline before compression codecs (like H.264 or ProRes) are applied.
The factors influencing data rate include:
- Resolution: The total pixel count (Width × Height). A 4K image has 4x the pixels of 1080p.
- Bit Depth: The color precision per channel. 8-bit is standard for web, while 10-bit or 12-bit is used for professional color grading.
- Chroma Subsampling: A compression technique that reduces color resolution. 4:4:4 retains all data, while 4:2:0 discards some color information to save space.
Why Frame Rate Matters
Your choice of FPS dictates the "feel" of the footage. 24 FPS is the standard for cinema, providing a classic motion blur. 30 FPS is standard for television and web video. 60 FPS and higher are used for smooth motion in video games or for creating slow-motion footage when played back at lower frame rates.