How accurate are these calculations?

Formulas adhere strictly to industry engineering and trade handbook standards. Always allow safety margins for critical real-world installations.

Does this tool transmit any personal or project data?

No. All calculations run strictly client-side inside your browser. No data ever leaves your computer.

Is my data uploaded anywhere?

No. The calculation runs in your browser with JavaScript — nothing you type is sent to a server or stored.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes. The layout adapts to small screens and needs no app or signup.

CCTV Security Camera Storage & Bandwidth Calculator

Calculate total NVR storage in Terabytes and network bandwidth requirements based on IP camera count, resolution, frame rate, and retention days.

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Number of Security Cameras

Sensor Resolution (Megapixels, e.g. 2MP 1080p, 4MP 2K, 8MP 4K)

Frame Rate (FPS)

Recording Hours Per Day

Retention Storage Target (Days)

Compression Codec (1 for H.265 / HEVC, 0 for H.264)

Recommended NVR Hard Drive Storage (TB)

5.84

Total Network Streaming Bandwidth (Mbps)

Daily Video Storage Ingestion (GB/Day)

194.7

Average Stream Bitrate Per Camera (kbps)

2253

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About CCTV Security Camera Storage & Bandwidth Calculator

Calculate total NVR storage in Terabytes and network bandwidth requirements based on IP camera count, resolution, frame rate, and retention days. You get Recommended NVR Hard Drive Storage, Total Network Streaming Bandwidth and Daily Video Storage Ingestion straight away. Everything runs in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.

How to use CCTV Security Camera Storage & Bandwidth Calculator

Enter your specific project and environment input parameters
Review the computed values, conversions, and ratings in real-time
Adjust variables to simulate different scenarios and tolerances

Key features

Instant dynamic client-side calculations
Interactive sliders and numeric inputs
Industrial and engineering formulas validated against standards
100% private and offline in-browser execution

Frequently asked questions

How accurate are these calculations?: Formulas adhere strictly to industry engineering and trade handbook standards. Always allow safety margins for critical real-world installations.
Does this tool transmit any personal or project data?: No. All calculations run strictly client-side inside your browser. No data ever leaves your computer.
What does the CCTV Security Camera Storage & Bandwidth Calculator give me?: It works out Recommended NVR Hard Drive Storage, Total Network Streaming Bandwidth, Daily Video Storage Ingestion and Average Stream Bitrate Per Camera, updating live as you change the inputs.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?: No. The calculation runs in your browser with JavaScript — nothing you type is sent to a server or stored.
Does it work on a phone?: Yes. The layout adapts to small screens and needs no app or signup.

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