Video Compression Ratio Calculator
Calculate compression ratios and space savings for video encoding. Compare raw uncompressed vs compressed bitrates.
Compression Ratio Calculator
Video & EncodingMbps
Raw Bitrate
1.49 Gbps
Compression Ratio
249:1
Space Saved
99.6%
Efficiency
0.29 ppb
The Formula
Raw Bitrate = Width × Height × FPS × Bit Depth × 3 (RGB) or 1.5 (YUV 4:2:0)
For compressed video, we typically use YUV 4:2:0 chroma subsampling, which reduces the factor to 1.5 (12 bits per pixel for 8-bit video).
Compression Ratio = Raw Bitrate / Compressed Bitrate
Typical Compression Ratios
| Codec | Quality | Typical Ratio | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| ProRes 422 | Mezzanine | 3:1 to 5:1 | Editing |
| H.264 | High | 100:1 to 300:1 | Streaming |
| H.265 | High | 200:1 to 500:1 | 4K Streaming |
| AV1 | High | 300:1 to 700:1 | Next-gen |