JPEG2000 at 4K UHD (3840×2160): bitrate & storage per minute/hour
JPEG2000 (Broadcast & Mezzanine) is a 12-bit 4:4:4 codec with a typical compression ratio of 5:1. The table shows the video data rate and storage it needs at 4K UHD (3840×2160) for common frame rates — video only, audio not included.
| Frame rate | Bitrate | Data rate | Storage / minute | Storage / hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.976 fps | 234.7 Mbps | 29.33 MB/s | 1.76 GB | 105.6 GB |
| 24 fps | 234.9 Mbps | 29.36 MB/s | 1.76 GB | 105.7 GB |
| 25 fps | 244.7 Mbps | 30.59 MB/s | 1.84 GB | 110.1 GB |
| 29.970 fps | 293.3 Mbps | 36.67 MB/s | 2.20 GB | 132.0 GB |
| 50 fps | 489.4 Mbps | 61.17 MB/s | 3.67 GB | 220.2 GB |
| 59.940 fps | 586.7 Mbps | 73.33 MB/s | 4.40 GB | 264.0 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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