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Storage Calculator

Calculate how much storage space you need for your files.


Understanding Storage Requirements

Different types of content require varying amounts of storage space. This calculator helps you estimate storage needs based on content type and quality.

Average File Sizes by Content Type

Photos
Quality Size per Photo 1000 Photos
Low (Phone/Social) ~2 MB ~2 GB
Medium (Standard JPEG) ~5 MB ~5 GB
High (DSLR) ~12 MB ~12 GB
RAW (Professional) ~25 MB ~25 GB
Videos

Note: Video sizes are per minute of footage.

Resolution Quality Per Minute 1 Hour
1080p (Full HD) Low ~150 MB ~9 GB
Medium ~200 MB ~12 GB
High ~300 MB ~18 GB
4K (Ultra HD) Low ~350 MB ~21 GB
Medium ~500 MB ~30 GB
High ~750 MB ~45 GB
Music
Quality Size per Song 1000 Songs
Low (128 kbps MP3) ~3 MB ~3 GB
Medium (256 kbps MP3) ~5 MB ~5 GB
High (FLAC Lossless) ~10 MB ~10 GB
Documents & Apps
Type Average Size
Text Document 0.1-0.5 MB
PDF with Images 1-2 MB
Small App ~50 MB
Medium App ~150 MB
Large App/Game ~500 MB

Storage Tips

Best Practices
  • Cloud Backup: Use cloud storage for important files (photos, documents)
  • Compression: Compress rarely-used files to save space
  • External Storage: Use external drives for large media libraries
  • Regular Cleanup: Delete duplicates and unused files periodically
  • Quality Balance: Not everything needs maximum quality
  • Streaming: Consider streaming music/video instead of storing locally

Common Storage Scenarios

Use Case Recommended Storage
Casual Phone User 64-128 GB
Photography Enthusiast 256-512 GB (phone) + External/Cloud
Professional Photographer 1-2 TB + Backup Drives
Video Creator 2-4 TB + External Storage
Music Library (10,000 songs) 50-100 GB
Movie Collection (100 movies) 500 GB - 1 TB
Quick Reference

How Many Items Fit?

64 GB Storage:

  • ~12,800 photos (5 MB each)
  • ~4 hours of 4K video
  • ~12,800 songs (5 MB each)

256 GB Storage:

  • ~51,200 photos
  • ~17 hours of 4K video
  • ~51,200 songs