DNxHR HQX at Full HD 1080p (1920×1080): bitrate & storage per minute/hour
DNxHR HQX (Avid DNx) is a 10-bit 4:2:2 codec with a typical compression ratio of 5.5:1. The table shows the video data rate and storage it needs at Full HD 1080p (1920×1080) for common frame rates — video only, audio not included.
| Frame rate | Bitrate | Data rate | Storage / minute | Storage / hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.976 fps | 174.5 Mbps | 21.81 MB/s | 1.31 GB | 78.5 GB |
| 24 fps | 174.7 Mbps | 21.84 MB/s | 1.31 GB | 78.6 GB |
| 25 fps | 182.0 Mbps | 22.74 MB/s | 1.36 GB | 81.9 GB |
| 29.970 fps | 218.1 Mbps | 27.27 MB/s | 1.64 GB | 98.2 GB |
| 50 fps | 363.9 Mbps | 45.49 MB/s | 2.73 GB | 163.8 GB |
| 59.940 fps | 436.3 Mbps | 54.53 MB/s | 3.27 GB | 196.3 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, streams, backup copies, offload time and storage cost, or to export a PDF report.
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