Audio Dynamic Range Calculator

Estimate dynamic range in decibels (dB) and quantization levels for any bit depth.

Bit Depth Choice

Dynamic Resolution MetricsCD Standard Audio
Theoretical Dynamic Range
96.3 dB
(98.1 dB precise peak)
Discrete Amplitude Levels
65,536
Quantization steps
Signal to Noise Floor Visual Scale
Noise Floor: -96.3 dB0 dBFS (Peak)

"The commercial audio distribution standard. Noise floor is quiet enough for all standard consumer rooms."

WHAT IS BIT DEPTH:Bit depth determines the vertical amplitude resolution of each sample in an audio wave. Each additional bit adds approximately 6.02 dB of dynamic range, which lowers the quantization noise floor. 24-bit audio boasts 144 dB of dynamic range, which is far beyond the physical thresholds of standard speakers and human ears.

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