How much cloud storage do I need?

It depends on your data size: photos, video, documents, and backups. Enter your estimate for each type and the tool computes the total space and a suitable plan.

How much storage do photos and video use?

A high-resolution photo is about 3-5 MB, a minute of 1080p video about 100-150 MB, and 4K many times that. So video libraries use far more space than photos.

How do I compare cloud storage costs?

Compare the price per GB per month across services (like Google Drive, iCloud, OneDrive, Dropbox), considering extra features. The tool helps estimate your need first.

Is cloud storage a substitute for backup?

Cloud sync is useful, but the 3-2-1 backup rule is recommended: three copies on two different media with one off-site, to protect your data from loss.

Cloud Storage Calculator - Calculate Your Needs and Costs

Calculate the cloud storage space you need and compare costs of services like Google Drive, iCloud, and Dropbox. Find the best plan for your budget and requirements.

Calculate Your Needs

Photos & Videos

Number of Photos ~3 MB per photo

Hours of Video ~2 GB per hour (1080p)

Documents & Files

Number of Documents

Other Files (GB)

Popular Service Pricing

Service	Free	100GB	200GB	2TB
Google Drive	15GB	$1.99/mo	$2.99/mo	$9.99/mo
iCloud	5GB	-	$2.99/mo	$9.99/mo
Dropbox	2GB	-	-	$11.99/mo