How to Calculate Download Quantity

Calculating the amount of material downloaded onto a computer is important when choosing a broadband supplier. Having a rough idea of the amount of downloads will give you a clue as to what supplier will provide the monthly download limit needed. Also, keeping track of downloads is a good way to get an idea of how much space on the computer can be utilized. According to Broadband.org, there is a way to calculate the broadband usage and download amount per month.

Instructions

1. Estimate the number of hours spent online per week. For every five hours, add 0.2 GB of monthly bandwidth usage.

2. Add 0.1 GB of monthly bandwidth usage if 50 or more emails with attachments are received or sent from the computer in a week.

3. Assess the amount of music downloaded per week. Add 0.3 GB for every twenty songs.

4. Determine how many hours of online videos have been watched in one week. For every five hours of video watched, add 2.3 GB.

5. Add 3.9 GB for every five movies downloaded from the computer per month.

6. Estimate the number of hours spent listening to online radio per week. Add 0.5 GB for every five hours.

7. Figure the number of hours spent gaming online per week. At least 3.9 GB of monthly bandwidth usage should be added for every ten hours.

8. Add 0.5 GB for every call placed through the internet with programs such as Skype, Yahoo! Voice and iCall.

References

• Broadband.org: Broadband Usage Calculator