Free Interactive Tool
Disk Space Calculator
Enter your disk size and choose your use case to get a smart partition layout suggestion. Works for Gaming PCs, Work PCs, Media Servers, and Developer setups.
1Enter Your Disk Size
= 500 GB usable
2Choose Your Use Case
Suggested Partition Layout
Windows
Documents
Media
| Partition | Size | FS | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
Windows + Apps (C:) | 150 GB | NTFS | Minimum 120 GB recommended for Windows 11 + Office + common apps. |
Documents & Data (D:) | 225 GB | NTFS | Store all your personal files, downloads, and documents here. |
Media (E:) | 100 GB | NTFS | Photos, videos, and music library. |
Reserved Free Space | 25 GB | Unallocated | Leave some unallocated space for future flexibility. |
500 GB
Total Disk
4
Partitions
500 GB
Planned Usage
General Windows PC Tips
- • Windows + Apps: Minimum 120 GB recommended for Windows 11 + Office + common apps.
- • Documents & Data: Store all your personal files, downloads, and documents here.
- • Media: Photos, videos, and music library.
- • Keep SSDs at 80–85% capacity maximum for best write performance.
Ready to create this layout? Use the Disk Partition Planner to visualize it interactively, or see our how to partition a hard drive guide for step-by-step instructions.