Streaming Bandwidth Calculator
Calculate total bandwidth and monthly data transfer needed to stream video to multiple concurrent viewers. Plan your CDN and server infrastructure.
How to Use the Streaming Bandwidth Calculator
- Select the streaming quality (720p, 1080p, or 4K).
- Enter the number of concurrent viewers.
- Click Calculate to get required bandwidth and monthly transfer.
Cas d'utilisation
- •Planning CDN capacity for live streaming events.
- •Estimating server bandwidth costs for video platforms.
- •Sizing infrastructure for online education platforms.
- •Calculating streaming costs for sports broadcasting.
Formule
Total bandwidth = Bitrate per viewer × Concurrent viewers. Monthly transfer = bandwidth × 3600 × 24 × 30 / 8 / 1,048,576 TB.
Questions fréquemment posées
What bandwidth do I need for 100 concurrent 1080p viewers?
At 5 Mbps per viewer: 100 × 5 = 500 Mbps total bandwidth required.
How much data does a 1080p stream use per month?
A single 1080p stream at 5 Mbps running 24/7 uses about 1.6 TB per month.
What CDN should I use for video streaming?
Popular options include AWS CloudFront, Cloudflare Stream, and Fastly, depending on your scale and budget.