Google Storage Pricing Calculator

Model storage, retrieval, operations, and egress precisely. Review classes, locations, retention, and transfer impacts clearly. Plan budgets confidently using transparent inputs, outputs, and examples.

Calculator inputs

Results appear above this form after submission. Use your own contract or SKU values when your billing account differs from list pricing.

Example data table

Scenario Class Location Stored GB Retrieval GB Egress GB Class A Class B
Web app media Standard Regional 5000 300 800 250000 5000000
Backup vault Coldline Dual or multi-region 20000 100 150 50000 400000
Archive records Archive Regional 80000 20 50 10000 80000

Formula used

Storage cost = Stored GB × storage rate.

Class A cost = (Class A operations ÷ 1000) × Class A rate.

Class B cost = (Class B operations ÷ 1000) × Class B rate.

Retrieval cost = Retrieval GB × retrieval rate.

Egress cost = Sum of tiered transfer bands for destination region.

Tag cost = Number of tags × 0.005.

Early deletion estimate = Stored GB × storage rate × remaining minimum-duration share.

Monthly total = Storage + operations + retrieval + egress + tags + Autoclass + early deletion.

Next month forecast = Current total − current storage cost + forecast storage cost.

How to use this calculator

  1. Choose whether your bucket is regional or dual and multi-region.
  2. Select the storage class that best matches access frequency.
  3. Enter your stored volume, expected retrievals, and internet egress.
  4. Add monthly Class A and Class B request counts.
  5. Set average retention days to estimate minimum-duration exposure.
  6. Include tag count and optional Autoclass behavior.
  7. Submit the form to view the pricing summary above.
  8. Use CSV for analysis and PDF for reports or approvals.

Pricing assumptions used

Category Regional Dual or multi-region
Standard storage $0.0200 per GB-month $0.0260 per GB-month
Nearline storage $0.0100 per GB-month $0.0150 per GB-month
Coldline storage $0.0040 per GB-month $0.00875 per GB-month
Archive storage $0.0012 per GB-month $0.0030 per GB-month
Class A operations Standard $0.005 to Archive $0.05 per 1,000 Standard $0.01 to Archive $0.10 per 1,000
Class B operations Standard $0.0004 to Archive $0.05 per 1,000 Standard $0.0004 to Archive $0.05 per 1,000
Retrieval fees Nearline $0.01, Coldline $0.02, Archive $0.05 per GB
Minimum duration Nearline 30 days, Coldline 90 days, Archive 365 days
General egress Worldwide and Asia: $0.12, $0.11, $0.08 tiers. China: $0.23, $0.22, $0.20. Australia: $0.19, $0.18, $0.15.

These inputs reflect common list-pricing patterns. Exact billed rates can differ by location, negotiated contract, destination, feature usage, and invoicing currency.

FAQs

1. What does this calculator estimate?

It estimates monthly and annual object storage spending using stored volume, request counts, retrieval volume, transfer out, tags, retention, and a simple growth forecast.

2. Why are there separate classes?

Each class balances price and access speed differently. Frequent access usually favors Standard, while long-term data can benefit from Nearline, Coldline, or Archive.

3. What are Class A and Class B operations?

Class A usually covers writes, listings, copies, and changes. Class B usually covers reads, metadata checks, and similar lower-cost access requests.

4. Why can deletion become expensive?

Nearline, Coldline, and Archive often carry minimum storage durations. Removing data too early can trigger a charge for the unused portion.

5. Does Autoclass remove retrieval fees?

This model treats retrieval as free when Autoclass is enabled, but adds a small management charge. Review your exact bill settings before approving budgets.

6. Are regional and multi-region prices identical?

No. Multi-region and dual-region storage usually costs more because the service provides broader geographic placement and resiliency benefits.

7. Can I use another currency?

Yes. You can change the currency symbol in the form. The calculator still uses USD list-rate assumptions unless you customize the source code.

8. Should I rely on this for invoices?

Use it for planning, comparisons, and internal review. Official invoices can differ because of SKUs, discounts, taxes, transfer paths, or contract pricing.

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