Storage planner
CCTV Hard Drive Calculator
Tell us about your cameras and how long you want to keep footage – we'll work out the storage you need and the right drive for your recorder.
Recording settings
Days of footage to keep
Recording hours per day
Drive bays in recorder
Estimates are based on typical camera bitrates and include a 10% safety margin. Real-world use varies with camera model, settings, lighting and movement – night-time noise and busy scenes use more. If you know your cameras' bitrate, add it under "Advanced" for a more accurate result.