Storage, bandwidth, field of view and PoE calculations.
A small set of useful calculators for real CCTV planning. Change any input to see results immediately, inspect the formula, and export or share your calculation.
Size recording storage from bitrate, cameras and retention days.
Live calculation · Free to usePlan network capacity with recording streams and headroom.
Live calculation · Free to useFind scene width and pixel density at your target distance.
Live calculation · Free to useCheck total camera power against your switch power budget.
Live calculation · Free to useBitrates vary with scene content and settings. Power changes when illuminators, heaters or motors activate. Use measured average video rates for recording estimates, and worst-case power at the switch for PoE planning.
Every calculator documents its assumptions. Results are planning estimates; they do not replace an installation survey or measurements from your equipment.
