Video Upload Time Calculator
See how long a video will take to upload, from its size and your upload speed. Useful before you start a long upload you cannot watch.
- Free
- Works offline after your first visit
- Saves on this device
- No sign-up
- Updated
How it works
A gigabyte holds 8000 megabits, because a byte is eight bits. Divide that by your upload speed, which is also in megabits per second, and you get the time in seconds.
Upload speed is often lower than the plan's download figure, and it can change through the day. Treat the result as a guide.
Worked example
A 2 GB video at 10 Mbps takes about 26 min 40 s to upload.
Questions
Why is my upload slower than my plan?
Plans often advertise download speed, and upload is usually lower. Other devices on the network also share the connection.
Is Mbps the same as MB per second?
No. Mbps is megabits per second. Divide it by eight to get megabytes per second.
Can I speed up an upload?
Close other large downloads and uploads, and try a wired connection. Making the file smaller also helps.
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