What is 1080p resolution?

1080p refers to a display or video frame that is 1920 pixels wide and 1080 pixels tall (1,920 x 1,080 = 2,073,600 total pixels), progressive scan, at a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. The "p" stands for progressive, meaning every line is drawn in each frame rather than interlaced (which would be 1080i).

What bitrate should I use for 1080p?

For standard streaming at 30 fps, 6–10 Mbps (H.264) is the common target. YouTube recommends 8 Mbps for 1080p30 and 12 Mbps for 1080p60. For archival H.265/HEVC encodes, 4–6 Mbps typically delivers near-lossless quality at 1080p.

How much storage does one hour of 1080p video take?

At 8 Mbps the math is: 8 Mbps x 3600 s / 8 = 3.6 GB/hour. At 12 Mbps (YouTube 1080p60) it is roughly 5.4 GB/hour. Lossless or uncompressed 1080p footage can range from 100 GB to over 300 GB/hour depending on bit depth and codec.

Is 1080p still worth it in 2025?

Yes. 1080p remains the dominant streaming and gaming resolution. Most content is produced and distributed at 1080p, GPU performance requirements are well understood, and the format is universally supported by consumer hardware and streaming platforms. 4K adoption is growing but 1080p is still the practical default.

What is the PPI of a 1080p screen?

PPI depends on the physical screen size. A 27-inch 1080p monitor has about 82 PPI, while a 5-inch 1080p phone screen has roughly 441 PPI. Use the calculator on this page to compute the exact PPI for any diagonal size.

How does 1080p compare to 4K in file size?

4K (3840 x 2160) has exactly 4x more pixels than 1080p (8,294,400 vs 2,073,600), so at the same quality level 4K files are roughly 3–4x larger. With efficient codecs like H.265 or AV1, the ratio narrows somewhat but 4K still demands significantly more storage and bandwidth.

What is the difference between 1080p and 1080i?

1080p (progressive) draws all 1080 lines in each frame, producing a sharper and smoother image, especially for fast motion. 1080i (interlaced) alternates between odd and even lines, which was common in broadcast TV but can cause combing artifacts during motion.

1080P Resolution Reference

Name: 1080P Resolution Reference
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Author: Nham Vu

Quick-reference specs for 1080p Full HD resolution plus an interactive PPI calculator, bitrate table, and comparison against 720p and 4K.

Resolution

1920 x 1080

pixels (W x H)

Total Pixels

2,073,600

per frame

Aspect Ratio

16:9

widescreen

Standard Name

Full HD

1080p progressive

Pixel Density Calculator

Enter the diagonal screen size to find the PPI of a 1080p display.

inches

Recommended Bitrates

Common encoding targets for 1080p at 30 and 60 fps.

Use Case	Bitrate
Low-bandwidth streaming	3 – 5 Mbps
Standard streaming (H.264)	6 – 10 Mbps
YouTube 1080p30	8 Mbps
YouTube 1080p60	12 Mbps
Archival (H.265/HEVC)	4 – 6 Mbps

File Size Estimates — 1080p

Approximate storage for a 1080p30 video at various bitrates (H.264).

Bitrate	1 min	10 min	1 hour
4 Mbps	~30 MB	~300 MB	~1.8 GB
8 Mbps (YouTube 30 fps)	~60 MB	~600 MB	~3.6 GB
12 Mbps (YouTube 60 fps)	~90 MB	~900 MB	~5.4 GB
20 Mbps (production proxy)	~150 MB	~1.5 GB	~9 GB

Resolution Comparison

How 1080p stacks up against other common standards.

Standard	Width	Height	Total Pixels	vs 1080p	Label
480p (SD)	854	480	409,920	0.20x	SD
720p (HD)	1280	720	921,600	0.44x	HD Ready
1080p (FHD)	1920	1080	2,073,600	1x	Full HD
1440p (QHD)	2560	1440	3,686,400	1.78x	Quad HD
4K (UHD)	3840	2160	8,294,400	4x	Ultra HD

Quick Facts

Scan type: Progressive (p)
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Common frame rates: 24, 25, 30, 50, 60 fps
Bit depth (standard SDR): 8-bit
Bit depth (HDR): 10-bit (HDR10 / HLG)
Color space (broadcast): Rec. 709
Color space (HDR): Rec. 2020 (BT.2020)
Uncompressed data rate (8-bit, 30 fps): ~3 Gbps
Widely adopted: ~2006 (Blu-ray launch)
Display label: Full HD / FHD

Summary

Quick-reference specs for 1080p Full HD resolution plus an interactive PPI calculator, bitrate table, and comparison against 720p and 4K.

How it works

Read the spec card to get the key 1080p numbers at a glance.
Enter your screen diagonal in inches to calculate the pixel density (PPI) for any 1080p display.
Use the comparison table to see how 1080p stacks up against 720p and 4K.
Check the bitrate and file size tables for encoding guidance across different use cases.
Review the Quick Facts panel for bit depth, color space, and scan-type details.

Use cases

Choosing an export resolution for YouTube, Vimeo, or live-streaming platforms.
Verifying pixel density (PPI) for a monitor or TV before purchase.
Setting FFmpeg, Handbrake, or DaVinci Resolve encoding parameters for 1080p output.
Comparing storage needs between 720p, 1080p, and 4K for a video project.
Understanding gaming resolution options and the performance trade-off vs 4K.
Teaching or explaining Full HD resolution concepts to students or clients.
Confirming whether a display qualifies as Full HD before connecting a device.
Planning bandwidth and CDN costs for streaming a 1080p live event.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-09 · Reviewed by Nham Vu