# OBS Bitrate Calculator - URL: https://viewersbot.com/tools/obs-bitrate-calculator/ - Last updated: 2026-10-26 - Publisher: viewersbot.com editorial team - Methodology: https://viewersbot.com/how-we-test/ ## Summary Find the best OBS bitrate for Twitch or Kick from your upload speed, resolution, fps and encoder: CBR, 2 s keyframes and each platform's 2026 cap. **Free tool** · Updated October 26, 2026· Runs in your browser· No sign-up ## OBS Bitrate Calculator for Twitch & Kick Recommended bitrate, keyframes and preset from your upload speed, resolution and encoder. For standard Twitch, use **6,000 kbps CBR at 1080p60** with 2-second keyframes; Kick accepts H.264 up to **8,000 kbps at 1080p60** . Keep the stream at about 70% of your measured upload speed, so 1080p60 needs roughly 9-12 Mbps upload. Enter your setup for a tailored number. ## How to use the OBS bitrate calculator 1. Pick Twitch, Twitch Enhanced Broadcasting or Kick. 2. Enter your upload speed from a speed test. 3. Choose resolution, frame rate, encoder and content type. 4. Copy the bitrate, keyframe and preset into OBS Settings → Output. ## Platform limits used | Platform | Video codec | Max bitrate | Max resolution | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Twitch (standard) | H.264 | 6,000 kbps recommended | 1080p60 | | Twitch Enhanced Broadcasting | H.264 / HEVC | 7,500 kbps (1080p) / 9,000 kbps (1440p HEVC) | 1440p | | Kick | H.264 | 8,000 kbps | 1080p60 | Use CBR on both platforms; Kick does not support VBR. ## Next steps A clean setup turns new viewers into followers. 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