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Audio Bitrate Calculator
What raw PCM bitrate follows from sample rate, bit depth and channels? Enter the stated values to calculate this model.
Your result
PCM bitrate
bit/s
Result for the values shown.
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What to enter
| Input | Meaning and units |
|---|---|
| Sample rate (samples/s) | Enter sample rate in samples/s; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Bits per sample (bit) | Enter bits per sample in bit; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Channels (count) | Enter channels in count; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
Understanding your result
Read PCM bitrate (bit/s) in the units and model stated on this page. The formula bitrate=rate*bits*channels defines the relationship; measurement accuracy and model applicability are separate from numerical precision.
Common mistakes
- Mixing input units or changing the physical meaning of a variable without changing the model.
Check your calculation
- Use the worked example as a known reference case, then change one input at a time and check the direction and units of the response.
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What raw PCM bitrate follows from sample rate, bit depth and channels?
What raw PCM bitrate follows from sample rate, bit depth and channels? Enter the stated values to calculate this model.
Common uses
- What raw PCM bitrate follows from sample rate, bit depth and channels
How it works
bitrate=rate*bits*channels
Worked example
Enter Sample rate: 48000 samples/s; Bits per sample: 16 bit; Channels: 2 count. Results: PCM bitrate: 1536000 bit/s.