Internet Data Usage Calculator
Pick the right internet package and stop paying for data you never use — estimate your monthly usage in GB from your daily online activities.
How to use
- Enter your average hours per day for video streaming, music streaming, video calls and online gaming.
- Choose your streaming quality — SD uses 0.7 GB/hour, HD 3 GB/hour and 4K 7 GB/hour.
- Set the number of days per month you use the internet.
- Your estimated total GB per month, the breakdown per activity and a typical plan-fit note appear instantly.
Tips
- Video streaming is the biggest data user — switching from 4K to HD cuts streaming data by more than half.
- Game downloads and updates are not counted here — they can add 20 to 80 GB in a single month.
- If several people share one connection, add their hours to yours for the real total.
- Add a 10 to 20% buffer above the estimate so you do not run out before the month ends.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What do I enter to estimate my data usage?
Your average hours per day for video streaming, music streaming, video calls and online gaming, plus your streaming quality and the number of days per month you use the internet.
How much data does each activity use?
Video streaming uses 0.7 GB per hour in SD, 3 GB per hour in HD and 7 GB per hour in 4K. Music streaming uses 0.15 GB per hour, video calls 1.0 GB per hour and online gaming 0.1 GB per hour.
What is the plan fit note?
Based on your estimated monthly total, it suggests a typical package range, from a basic 50 GB monthly package for light use up to an unlimited broadband plan for heavy use.
Are game downloads and updates included in the estimate?
No. Game downloads and updates are not counted and can add 20 to 80 GB in a single month. The page suggests adding a 10 to 20 percent buffer above the estimate so you do not run out before the month ends.