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Video Bitrate Calculator

Determine the exact encoding bitrate needed to hit a specific target file size for a given video duration.

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Video Bitrate kbps
Total Bitrate kbps

FFmpeg Command:
-b:v k -maxrate k -bufsize k -b:a k

Assumptions & Methodology

This calculator determines the required Average Bitrate (ABR) to achieve an exact file size.

  • Conversion: Assumes 1 Kilobyte = 8192 bits (standard storage math where 1 Byte = 8 bits, and 1 KB = 1024 Bytes).
  • Container Overhead: Does not explicitly calculate container overhead (e.g., MP4 MOOV atom headers), which usually adds 1-2% to the final file size. If strict limits apply (like Discord's 25MB limit), set your target slightly lower than the absolute max.
  • Variable Bitrate (VBR): If using 2-pass VBR, use the resulting video bitrate as your -b:v target. The encoder will distribute this average across the file.