Dashcam planning

Dashcam Storage Calculator

Estimate how long a memory card can retain loop-recorded footage. Use your camera manual's actual total bitrate when available for a more useful estimate.

No personal data

Educational estimate

Built for comparison

Recording setup

ResolutionCamera channelsMemory cardDriving hours per dayEstimated bitrate per channel: 20 MbpsResolution presets provide a starting point. Codec, frame rate, HDR, and manufacturer settings can change bitrate substantially.

Estimated loop window

6.4

recording hours

3.2

driving days

Estimated use: 18.0 GB per hour across 2 channels.

Use a high-endurance card within the camera maker's supported capacity and speed class. Format it as directed and practice locking or exporting a clip before an emergency.

View a 4K dashcam example on Amazon

Paid Amazon affiliate link. A larger card does not guarantee compatibility; verify the current camera specifications.

Continue smarter

Recommended next steps

Keep the next click aligned with what this tool just helped you estimate.

Buying guide

Dash cams for claim evidence

Compare front-only and front-and-rear cameras by use case.

Open

Checklist

Accident evidence checklist

Know what to preserve besides video after a collision.

Open

Toolkit

Claim Protection Toolkit

Build a broader accident and roadside readiness setup.

Open

These tools provide educational estimates only. United Car Insurance does not sell policies, bind coverage, or submit quote requests on these pages.