# Here's How Much Data YouTube Uses Per Hour

> It's maybe no surprise, but video streaming can use up a lot of data. If you're on a metered connection or mostly use cellular data, then you might be concerned about draining your data while streaming videos.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1966598/youtube-data-usage-per-hour/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68c9858f1e14a98de109eb9e)
- **Published:** 2025-09-16
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #data #hour #knowing #streaming #uses #youtube #alongside #carefully
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