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UniFi Protect Storage Size Calculator

UniFi Protect · UNVR

Recording Continuous Motion 30%
1TB24487296120144168TB
110203040506070
Continuous recording
20
Days of recording
Storage16.0 TB
Resolution4K Ultra HD (3840×2160)
Recording modeContinuous (100%)
Per camera / day267 GB / day
Total daily write2.7 TB / day
Shorter retentionGood retention
Good retention — suitable for business and mid-size installations

Estimates use H.264 encoding rates derived from UniFi Protect reference data. Motion detection assumes a ~30% duty cycle. Continuous recording is approximately 3.3× higher. Actual results may vary ±20–40% depending on scene complexity, camera model, and firmware version.