Calculating CCTV Storage Capacity: A Practical Guide

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Why Storage Calculation Matters

Insufficient storage means losing critical footage; excess storage wastes budget.

Basic Formula

Storage = Cameras × Bitrate (Mbps) × Recording Hours × Retention Days ÷ 8

Key Variables

Camera resolution (1080p, 4MP, 4K)
Frame rate (FPS)
Compression (H.264, H.265, H.265+)
Scene activity level