DNxHR LB at 4K UHD (3840×2160): bitrate and storage
DNxHR LB (Avid DNx) is a 8-bit 4:2:2 intra-frame codec with a typical compression ratio of 35:1. The table below shows the video data rate and the storage it needs at 4K UHD (3840×2160) for the most common frame rates — video only, audio not included.
| Frame rate | Bitrate | Data rate | Storage / minute | Storage / hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.976 fps | 111.4 Mbps | 13.92 MB/s | 0.84 GB | 50.1 GB |
| 24 fps | 111.5 Mbps | 13.93 MB/s | 0.84 GB | 50.2 GB |
| 25 fps | 116.1 Mbps | 14.52 MB/s | 0.87 GB | 52.3 GB |
| 29.970 fps | 139.2 Mbps | 17.40 MB/s | 1.04 GB | 62.6 GB |
| 50 fps | 232.2 Mbps | 29.03 MB/s | 1.74 GB | 104.5 GB |
| 59.940 fps | 278.4 Mbps | 34.80 MB/s | 2.09 GB | 125.3 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, multiple streams, backup copies, offload time and storage cost to this estimate, or to export a PDF report.
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