Bandwidth Calculator
Calculate bandwidth requirements based on traffic patterns and expected usage. Perfect for websites, streaming platforms, and file transfer services.
Use Case
Website Traffic
Number of simultaneous visitors
Including images, CSS, JS, etc.
How long visitors stay on site
Peak Traffic Multiplier
Account for traffic spikes
Features
Multiple Use Cases
Calculate for websites, streaming platforms, file transfers, or custom scenarios
Peak Traffic Handling
Account for traffic spikes with configurable peak multiplier
Connection Recommendations
Get recommended connection speeds from 10 Mbps to 100 Gbps
Common Use Cases
🌐 Website Hosting
Calculate bandwidth based on expected visitor traffic, average page size, and browsing behavior.
📹 Video Streaming Platform
Determine bandwidth needs for streaming platforms based on concurrent viewers and video quality.
📁 File Download Service
Calculate bandwidth for file hosting and download services based on file sizes and transfer frequency.
🎮 Game Server Hosting
Estimate bandwidth for game servers based on player count and game data requirements.
Understanding Bandwidth Units
Bits vs Bytes
Mbps - Megabits per second (network speed)
MB/s - Megabytes per second (data transfer)
1 byte = 8 bits, so 100 Mbps = 12.5 MB/s
Common Speeds
10 Mbps - Small websites, basic usage
100 Mbps - Medium traffic sites
1 Gbps - High traffic or streaming
10+ Gbps - Enterprise, CDN, large platforms
Monthly Transfer
Shows total data transferred if bandwidth is sustained 24/7 for 30 days.
Note: Actual monthly usage is typically much lower as traffic varies throughout the day
80% Rule
It's recommended to use max 80% of your connection capacity for sustained traffic.
This leaves headroom for traffic spikes and ensures optimal performance
Planning Best Practices
Plan for Growth
Always provision more bandwidth than your current needs to accommodate growth and traffic spikes.
Monitor Actual Usage
Track real bandwidth usage over time to validate calculations and adjust as needed.
Consider Peak Hours
Most traffic doesn't distribute evenly. Use the peak multiplier to account for busy periods.
Use CDN for Static Content
Offload images, videos, and static files to a CDN to reduce origin server bandwidth needs.
Optimize Content
Compress images, minify code, and enable gzip to reduce bandwidth consumption.
Check Provider Limits
Verify both bandwidth speed limits and monthly data transfer caps with your hosting provider.