Mobile Data Calculator
Estimate your monthly mobile data usage. Select your daily activities — video streaming, social media, browsing, music — and see how many GB you need. Compare against your data plan to check if it is enough.
| Activity | Data Rate | Min/Day | MB/Day |
|---|
GB
Data estimates per hour:
YouTube 4K: 7 GB · 1080p: 3 GB · 720p: 1 GB · 480p: 350 MB
Netflix 4K: 7 GB · 1080p: 3 GB · 720p: 700 MB
TikTok: 840 MB · Instagram: 720 MB · Spotify: 72 MB · Web browsing: 60 MB · Google Maps: 30 MB
YouTube 4K: 7 GB · 1080p: 3 GB · 720p: 1 GB · 480p: 350 MB
Netflix 4K: 7 GB · 1080p: 3 GB · 720p: 700 MB
TikTok: 840 MB · Instagram: 720 MB · Spotify: 72 MB · Web browsing: 60 MB · Google Maps: 30 MB
How Much Data Do You Actually Use?
Streaming video uses far more data than browsing or messaging, and the exact amount depends on resolution and time spent watching. This calculator estimates monthly usage based on common apps so you can decide whether your plan is large enough.
What Affects the Estimate
- Video resolution: 720p uses much less than 4K
- Minutes watched per day, not just number of videos
- Background syncing, navigation, and messaging add smaller amounts
- Wi-Fi usage does not count against a mobile data plan
Is this exact?
No. Real apps vary with compression and settings, but the estimate is a useful upper bound for planning.