Audio Bitrate Calculator
Calculate optimal audio bitrates for streaming and broadcast. Supports AAC, MP3, Opus, AC3, and E-AC3 with stereo and surround sound configurations.
Audio Bitrate Calculator
Video & EncodingRecommended Bitrate
128 kbps
Per Channel
64 kbps
File Size/Hour
56 MB
Stream %
3.2%
Recommended Audio Bitrates by Use Case
| Use Case | Codec | Stereo | 5.1 Surround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voice/Commentary | AAC | 64-96 kbps | 192-256 kbps |
| Music Streaming | AAC | 128-192 kbps | 384-448 kbps |
| Broadcast TV | AAC | 128-192 kbps | 384 kbps |
| Premium Audio | E-AC3 | 192-256 kbps | 448-640 kbps |
| Low Latency | Opus | 48-96 kbps | 256 kbps |