Free tools
Free calculators and planning tools for CCTV and low-current systems
Work out recording storage, how many cameras an area needs and which systems your building needs, before you ask for a quote. Results are preliminary and are confirmed in a site survey.
CCTV storage calculator
Enter the number of cameras, the average bitrate you measure, the days you must keep recordings and the recording mode: you get the disk capacity to plan for. Useful to size an NVR before you buy.
Open the toolCCTV coverage calculator and design tool: camera count by area, bill of quantities
Place cameras on your floor plan, see coverage and blind spots, estimate how many cameras an area needs, and download a printable report with the bill of quantities.
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Choose your type of facility and project phase and see which low-current systems it normally needs, with the deliverables for each stage.
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CCTV storage calculator and how many cameras an area needs
We offer free tools to plan before you ask for a quote: a CCTV recording storage calculator, a tool that estimates the number of cameras and their coverage for the area of your building, and an advisor that picks the low-current systems your facility needs.
Common questions
How do I calculate the hard disk size for CCTV cameras?
Multiply the average bitrate per camera by the number of cameras, by the seconds in a day, then by the retention days. The calculator does this and adds a margin; measure the real bitrate on site rather than the datasheet maximum.
How many cameras do I need for an area?
There is no fixed figure per square metre: the count depends on the task (face or plate recognition, or general view), the lens, the light and obstructions. The design tool estimates the number and shows coverage; the final figure is confirmed after a site survey.