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Audio File Size Calculator

File size from bitrate and duration.

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Results
File size
42.2 MB
Per minute
0.94 MB
Hours per GB
18.2
Bitrate used
128 kbps

Quick answer

Audio file size is bitrate multiplied by duration, converted to bytes.

MB = bitrate (kbps) × seconds ÷ 8192

How to use the Audio File Size Calculator

  1. 1Enter the recording length.
  2. 2Choose the export bitrate.
  3. 3Read the resulting file size.

Frequently asked questions

What bitrate for podcasts?

96–128 kbps mono is plenty for spoken word.

Is 320 kbps worth it?

Only for music; most listeners cannot hear the difference above 192.