What's the best way to decide file size to fit my large video on a DVD?

I have a video that's over 2 hours. What's the best way to figure out what bit rate to use for the audio/video tracks?
Thanks,
-------------S

Steve
You can use this online * Bitrate Calculator * and/or download [* BitBudget *|http://www.recipe4dvd.com>.
Don't forget to encode your audio to Dolby 2 (AC3).
Hope that helps !
  Alberto
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