This calculator helps you estimate the data rate (bandwidth) required for your video stream. Understanding data rate is crucial for smooth playback and efficient storage, especially when dealing with various resolutions, frame rates, and compression levels.
Common values: 8 (grayscale), 16 (RGB565), 24 (RGB888), 32 (RGBA8888)
Lower is better compression (smaller file size/lower data rate). Use 100 for uncompressed.
Estimated Data Rate:
Understanding Video Data Rate
The data rate of a video stream, often measured in bits per second (bps) or megabits per second (Mbps), represents the amount of data that needs to be transmitted or stored per unit of time. It's a fundamental metric for determining bandwidth requirements for streaming and storage capacity.
Factors Affecting Data Rate:
Resolution: Higher resolution (more pixels) means more data per frame.
Frame Rate (FPS): More frames per second mean more data overall.
Color Depth (Bits Per Pixel): A higher bits per pixel value allows for more colors and detail, increasing data.
Compression: Video compression algorithms reduce the data size by removing redundancy. A higher compression ratio (lower number in our input) means more efficient compression and a lower data rate.
Calculation Formula:
The raw, uncompressed data rate can be estimated using the formula:
Raw Data Rate (bps) = Resolution Width × Resolution Height × Frame Rate × Bits Per Pixel
To account for compression, we divide the raw data rate by the compression ratio:
Estimated Data Rate (bps) = (Raw Data Rate) / Compression Ratio
This calculator provides an approximation. Actual data rates can vary based on the complexity of the video content (e.g., high motion vs. static scenes) and the specific encoding software used.