Mobile Data Cap: Video Bitrate Calculator
Results
Total gigabits: Gb
Total megabits: Mb
Allowed megabits per day: Mb
Allowed bitrate: Mbps
This tool calculates the maximum bitrate you can watch videos in when given a mobile data cap.
For reference, Android Authority tested the data usage of YouTube and found the following results:
| Video Quality | Framerate (FPS) | Bitrate (average) |
|---|---|---|
| 144p | 30 | 80~100 Kbps |
| 240p | 30 | 300~700 Kbps |
| 360p | 30 | 400~1,000 Kbps |
| 480p | 30 | 500~2,000 Kbps |
| 720p | 30/60 | 1.5~6.0 Mbps |
| 1080p | 30/60 | 3.0~9.0 Mbps |
| 1440p | 30/60 | 6.0~18.0 Mbps |
| 2160p | 30/60 | 13.0~51.0 Mbps |
| 4320p | 30 | 20~50 Mbps |
Here are some examples:
| Scenario | Mobile data cap | Result | Values to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watch 1 hour of YouTube every day | 50 GB | 720p or lower | 50, 60 |
| Watch a 2-hour movie every week | 30 GB | 8 Mbps or lower | 30, 17 |
| Watch a 2-hour movie every day | 100 GB | 4 Mbps or lower | 100, 120 |