ProRes 422 LT at 4K UHD (3840×2160): bitrate and storage
ProRes 422 LT (Apple ProRes) is a 10-bit 4:2:2 intra-frame codec with a typical compression ratio of 24:1. 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 | 328.1 Mbps | 41.02 MB/s | 2.46 GB | 147.7 GB |
| 24 fps | 328.5 Mbps | 41.06 MB/s | 2.46 GB | 147.8 GB |
| 25 fps | 342.1 Mbps | 42.77 MB/s | 2.57 GB | 154.0 GB |
| 29.970 fps | 410.2 Mbps | 51.27 MB/s | 3.08 GB | 184.6 GB |
| 50 fps | 684.3 Mbps | 85.54 MB/s | 5.13 GB | 307.9 GB |
| 59.940 fps | 820.3 Mbps | 102.54 MB/s | 6.15 GB | 369.1 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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