256 GB can store up to 7 hours of 4K video and 38 hours of 1080p video.
The following table shows the Number of Hours of Video that can be stored on a 256 Gigabyte drive for different resolutions at the highest bit rate setting.
| Resolution | Number of hours* |
|---|---|
| 8K | 2 |
| 4K | 7 |
| 2K | 20 |
| 1080p | 38 |
| 720p | 60 |
| 480p | 142 |
| 360p | 379 |
*Number of hours in the table above have been rounded.
As the resolution decreases the number of hours increases.
Calculator
Use the calculator below to find the number of hours of video that can be stored on a 256 Gigabyte drive. The answer depends on both the resolution and bit rate.
Enter
- Video resolution
- Bit Rate (Megabits per second or Mbps)
Background
Video resolution is the number of pixels that can be displayed. Google recommends a range of bitrates for the following resolutions:
- 8K
- 4K
- 2K
- 1080p
- 720p
- 480p
- 360p
As an example for High Frame Rate 4K video the recommended bit rate is:
- 53–68 Mbps for Standard Dynamic Range
- 66-85 Mbps for High Dynamic Range
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