Disk Lifetime Calculator

Estimate the expected lifetime of your storage drives based on usage patterns and workload.

Select the type of storage drive

Enter the average daily usage in hours

Select the type of workload the drive will handle

Drive Types

HDD (Hard Disk Drive)

Mechanical drives with moving parts. Typically last 3-5 years with normal usage. More susceptible to physical damage.

SSD (Solid State Drive)

Flash-based storage with no moving parts. Typically last 5-7 years with normal usage. Limited by write cycles.

NVMe SSD

High-performance SSDs with PCIe interface. Similar lifespan to SATA SSDs but with higher endurance ratings.

Quick Examples

Office Workstation

  • Drive Type: SSD
  • Daily Usage: 8 hours
  • Workload: Light
  • Expected Lifetime: 6-7 years

Gaming PC

  • Drive Type: NVMe SSD
  • Daily Usage: 4 hours
  • Workload: Medium
  • Expected Lifetime: 5-6 years