DNxHR HQ at Full HD 1080p (1920×1080): bitrate and storage
DNxHR HQ (Avid DNx) is a 8-bit 4:2:2 intra-frame codec with a typical compression ratio of 6:1. The table below shows the video data rate and the storage it needs at Full HD 1080p (1920×1080) for the most common frame rates — video only, audio not included.
| Frame rate | Bitrate | Data rate | Storage / minute | Storage / hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.976 fps | 167.0 Mbps | 20.88 MB/s | 1.25 GB | 75.2 GB |
| 24 fps | 167.2 Mbps | 20.90 MB/s | 1.25 GB | 75.2 GB |
| 25 fps | 174.2 Mbps | 21.77 MB/s | 1.31 GB | 78.4 GB |
| 29.970 fps | 208.8 Mbps | 26.10 MB/s | 1.57 GB | 94.0 GB |
| 50 fps | 348.4 Mbps | 43.55 MB/s | 2.61 GB | 156.8 GB |
| 59.940 fps | 417.6 Mbps | 52.20 MB/s | 3.13 GB | 187.9 GB |
Figures use decimal units (1 GB = 1000 MB), the convention used by drive and camera manufacturers. Computed with the same calculation engine as the Workflow Data Calculator — open it to add audio, multiple streams, backup copies, offload time and storage cost to this estimate, or to export a PDF report.
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