Audio Bitrate & Lossless FLAC vs WAV Size Calculator
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Calculate uncompressed PCM audio data rates, FLAC compression savings, and multi-track recording storage requirements.
Audio Format Parameters
Estimated File Sizes & Bitrate
Uncompressed WAV
635.0 MB
Lossless FLAC (~55%)
349.3 MB
Uncompressed Bitrate:
1,411.2 kbps
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Helpful Examples
1-Hour CD Quality Album
44.1 kHz, 16-bit stereo: 635 MB WAV → ~380 MB FLAC.
Duration: 60 minsHow to Use the Audio Bitrate & Lossless FLAC vs WAV Size Calculator
Audio engineering storage estimator for recording studios and podcasters. Calculates bitrates and file sizes across sample rates (44.1kHz to 192kHz), bit depths (16-bit, 24-bit, 32-bit float), and channel counts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is uncompressed PCM audio bitrate calculated?
Bitrate (bps) = Sample Rate (Hz) * Bit Depth (bits) * Channel Count. For example, CD Audio (44,100 * 16 * 2) = 1,411.2 kbps.
What is the typical FLAC compression ratio?
Lossless FLAC typically compresses audio by 40% to 60% compared to raw WAV, preserving 100% bit-for-bit fidelity.
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