Bandwidth Calculator
Calculate file transfer time, max file size, and compare bandwidths.
How long to transfer a file at a given bandwidth?
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How large a file can be transferred in a given time?
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Compare transfer time across multiple bandwidths.
Common scenarios and their bandwidth requirements.
| Scenario | Data Rate | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| SD Video Streaming | 3 Mbps | 5 Mbps |
| HD Video (1080p) | 5 Mbps | 10 Mbps |
| 4K Video Streaming | 25 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
| Video Conferencing | 2 Mbps | 5 Mbps |
| Online Gaming | 3 Mbps | 10 Mbps |
| Music Streaming | 0.5 Mbps | 2 Mbps |
| Cloud Backup (daily 10GB) | ~1 Mbps continuous | 50 Mbps |
| Large Download (50GB game) | -- | 100+ Mbps |
Time to download a 50GB game:
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 10 Mbps | ~11 hours 7 min |
| 50 Mbps | ~2 hours 13 min |
| 100 Mbps | ~1 hour 7 min |
| 500 Mbps | ~13 min |
| 1 Gbps | ~6 min 40 sec |