Streaming Bitrate Calculator
Calculate optimal streaming settings for Twitch, YouTube, and other platforms based on your upload speed and hardware.
Run a speed test at fast.com or speedtest.net to find your upload speed
Twitch caps bitrate at 6000 kbps. Partners may get transcoding priority.
Highest quality, uses CPU. Best for powerful systems.
Balance of quality and performance
Video bitrate for 1080p60 on Twitch
OBS Settings
Total Bitrate
6,160 kbps
Data per Hour
2.64 GB
Upload Headroom
+13.8 Mbps
Bandwidth Used
31%
Tips
- • Keep 25% upload headroom for stable streaming
- • Use CBR (Constant Bitrate) for live streaming
- • 2-second keyframe interval required for most platforms
- • Hardware encoding (NVENC/AMF) saves CPU for games
- • Test your stream with a test broadcast before going live
Platform Limits
| Platform | Max Bitrate | Max Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Twitch | 6,000 kbps | 1080p60 |
| YouTube | 51,000 kbps | 4K60 |
| 4,000 kbps | 1080p30 | |
| Kick | 8,000 kbps | 1080p60 |
Recommended Bitrates
| Resolution | Min Upload | Video Bitrate |
|---|---|---|
| 720p30 | 4.0 Mbps | 2,500 kbps |
| 720p60 | 6.2 Mbps | 4,000 kbps |
| 1080p30 | 7.0 Mbps | 4,500 kbps |
| 1080p60 | 9.2 Mbps | 6,000 kbps |
| 1440p30 | 13.7 Mbps | 9,000 kbps |
| 1440p60 | 18.2 Mbps | 12,000 kbps |
| 4K30 | 30.2 Mbps | 20,000 kbps |
| 4K60 | 52.7 Mbps | 35,000 kbps |
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