Recommended video bitrates for SDR uploads TypeVideo Bitrate, Standard Frame Rate (24, 25, 30)Video Bitrate, High Frame Rate (48, 50, 60)2160p (4K)35–45 Mbps53–68 Mbps1440p (2K)16 Mbps24 Mbps1080p8 Mbps12 Mbps720p5 Mbps7.5 MbpsRecommended upload encoding settings – YouTube Help support.google.com › youtube › answer