Photo Storage Calculator
Enter your storage size, average photo size (or megapixels) and video settings to see how many photos fit, or how many minutes of video you can record.
How to use
- Enter the card or storage size in GB (usable space is about 93 percent of the label).
- Set the average photo size directly, or enter megapixels and format for an estimate.
- Read how many photos fit, or how many minutes of video the same space holds.
A JPEG photo is roughly 0.35 MB per megapixel and a RAW file roughly 1.2 MB per megapixel on average, though detailed scenes compress less. Video uses bitrate in megabits per second: minutes = GB x 8 x 1000 / (Mbps x 60), adjusted for usable space.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does this calculator estimate?
How many photos fit on a memory card or phone storage, and how many minutes of video the same space can hold.
What inputs does the calculator need?
The storage size in GB, the average photo size or megapixels with the photo format, and the video bitrate.
What is "usable space"?
Memory cards hold about 93 percent of their label size after formatting, so the calculator uses that smaller usable amount.
How are video minutes calculated?
From the video bitrate in megabits per second: minutes = GB x 8 x 1000 / (Mbps x 60), adjusted for usable space.