Recordable DVD discs
Because of all the competing standards in recordable DVD (digital versatile disc) drives, there are different recordable DVD discs and names. The sections below details each of the different recordable DVD discs and include a brief explanation.
DVD-5 (DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW)
Alternatively called single sided single layered, DVD-5 can hold up to 4.37 GB worth of data. It is available in each of the media formats listed in the above heading. It is important to understand when buying these discs they are labeled as "DVD-RW only" or "DVD+RW only," make sure to purchase the discs designed for your drive.
DVD-9 (DVD+R9 or DVD+R DL (Dual Layered))
Alternatively called singled sided dual layered, DVD-9 can hold up to 8.5 GB worth of data. It is available in each of the media formats listed in the above heading.
DVD-10 (DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW)
Alternatively called double sided single layered, DVD-10 can hold up to 9.4 GB worth of data. It is available in each of the media formats listed in the above heading. It is important to understand when buying these discs they are labeled as "DVD-RW only" or "DVD+RW only," make sure to purchase the discs designed for your drive.
DVD-18 (DVD+R9 or DVD+R DL (Dual Layered))
Alternatively called double sided dual layered, DVD-18 can hold up to 15.9 GB worth of data. It is available in each of the media formats listed in the above heading.