The Data Usage Calculator estimates how much mobile internet data is consumed by popular apps like YouTube, WhatsApp, Instagram and more.
| Activity | Data Used |
|---|---|
| WhatsApp message | ~1 KB each |
| WhatsApp photo | ~100-500 KB |
| WhatsApp video (1 min) | ~3-5 MB |
| YouTube SD (1 hour) | ~300-500 MB |
| YouTube HD (1 hour) | ~700 MB-1 GB |
| Instagram browsing (1 hour) | ~50-100 MB |
| Music streaming (1 hour) | ~50-150 MB |
Enter how much data different activities use and how often you do them, and the calculator estimates your total monthly mobile data consumption to help you pick the right plan.
Streaming video is one of the biggest data users. Standard definition uses roughly 0.5 to 1 GB per hour, while high definition can use 2 to 3 GB per hour or more.
Use Wi-Fi when available, lower video streaming quality, disable auto-play and background app refresh, and download content for offline use to cut down data consumption.