Sample Rate & Bit Depth Calculator
Calculate file size, dynamic range, and data rate from recording settings.
Inputs
Hz
bit
min
Results
File Size
988.77 MB
≈ 10 apps
File Size0.97 GB
Nyquist Frequency24,000 Hz
Dynamic Range146.2 dB
Data Rate2,304 kbps
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Sample Rate, Bit Depth, and Channels.
- Set Duration.
- Review the File Size (MB) result.
- Use File Size (GB) and Nyquist Frequency (Hz) to inform your decision.
How the result changes with Sample Rate
| Sample Rate | File Size |
|---|---|
| 45,600 | 939.33 MB |
| 139,600 | 2,875.67 MB |
| 252,400 | 5,199.28 MB |
| 346,400 | 7,135.62 MB |
What each input means
- Sample Rate
- Sample rate in Hz (44100 = CD, 48000 = video, 96000 = hi-res).
- Bit Depth
- Bits per sample (16 = CD, 24 = pro, 32 = float).
- Channels
- Number of audio channels (1 = mono, 2 = stereo).
- Duration
- Recording duration in minutes.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersSample Rate = 48000, Bit Depth = 24, Channels = 2, Duration = 60 = 4 input(s) provided
- Calculate File SizeFile Size988.77 = 988.77
- Calculate File SizeFile Size0.966 = 0.966
- Calculate Nyquist FrequencyNyquist Frequency24000 = 24000
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