โฑ๏ธ Productivity
Bandwidth Calculator
Streaming dominates household bandwidth: a 4K stream needs about 25 Mbps on its own, and HD about 5. Adding simultaneous users rather than averaging them is what matters, because the peaks are what cause buffering.
How it works
People using the connection
Simultaneous 4K streams
Simultaneous HD streams
Gaming or video calls
Large downloads running
Smart home devices
People working from home
Peak demand
Recommended plan speed
Per person at peak
Recommended upload speed
Note
Frequently asked questions
How do I use the Bandwidth Calculator?
Fill in the fields above โ the result recalculates instantly as you type. Everything runs in your browser, so the values you enter are never collected or stored.
Is this calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, requires no account, and works on phones, tablets and desktops.