Music Storage Size Calculator
Here’s a table summarizing key aspects of music storage sizes, including different audio formats, their average file sizes, and quality levels. This will help you understand how much storage is needed for various music formats.
| Audio Format | Bitrate (kbps) | Quality | File Size per Minute | File Size per 3 Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP3 | 128 | Standard | ~1 MB | ~3 MB |
| MP3 | 192 | Good | ~1.5 MB | ~4.5 MB |
| MP3 | 256 | Very Good | ~2 MB | ~6 MB |
| MP3 | 320 | Excellent | ~2.5 MB | ~7.5 MB |
| AAC | 128 | Standard | ~1 MB | ~3 MB |
| AAC | 256 | Very Good | ~2 MB | ~6 MB |
| WAV | 1411 (CD Quality) | Lossless | ~10 MB | ~30 MB |
| FLAC | Variable | Lossless | ~5-6 MB | ~15-18 MB |
| OGG Vorbis | 128 | Standard | ~1 MB | ~3 MB |
| OGG Vorbis | 192 | Good | ~1.5 MB | ~4.5 MB |
| DSD | Variable | High-Resolution | ~1.5 MB (approx.) | ~4.5 MB (approx.) |
Notes:
- Bitrate: The amount of data processed in a given amount of time. Higher bitrates generally mean better sound quality but larger file sizes.
- File Size per Minute: The estimated file size for one minute of audio.
- Lossless vs. Lossy: Lossless formats (like FLAC and WAV) preserve the original sound quality, while lossy formats (like MP3 and AAC) compress the audio, resulting in some quality loss.
- Variability: Some formats (like FLAC and DSD) have variable bitrates, so file sizes can fluctuate based on the complexity of the audio.