YouTube Video Dimensions Calculator
Get the perfect video dimensions for YouTube. Calculate file sizes, export settings, and optimize for any platform.
Dimension Calculator
Select your video specifications to get optimal dimensions
Your Video Specifications
2160p (4K)
3840 × 2160 pixels
Bitrate: 35-45 Mbps
~15GB/hour
1440p (2K)
2560 × 1440 pixels
Bitrate: 16 Mbps
~7GB/hour
1080p (Full HD)
1920 × 1080 pixels
Bitrate: 8 Mbps
~3.5GB/hour
720p (HD)
1280 × 720 pixels
Bitrate: 5 Mbps
~2.2GB/hour
480p
854 × 480 pixels
Bitrate: 2.5 Mbps
~1.1GB/hour
360p
640 × 360 pixels
Bitrate: 1 Mbps
~450MB/hour
YouTube Video Optimization Guide
Recommended Upload Settings
- • Container: MP4
- • Video Codec: H.264
- • Progressive scan (no interlacing)
- • High Profile
- • 2 consecutive B frames
- • Closed GOP (GOP of half the frame rate)
- • Variable bitrate
Audio Settings
- • Codec: AAC-LC
- • Sample rate: 48 kHz or 96 kHz
- • Bitrate: 384 kbps (stereo)
- • Channels: Stereo or 5.1
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Quick Tips
Upload in 1080p+
Minimum for HD badge
Use Variable Bitrate
Better quality, smaller files
Match Source FPS
Avoid frame conversion
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70% watch on mobile
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