Songs per GB Calculator
See how many songs fit in a gigabyte, or on a whole phone or player, from the size of an average song.
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How it works
A gigabyte is 1000 megabytes in storage terms. Divide 1000 by the size of one song in megabytes, round down, and multiply by the number of gigabytes you have.
A song's size depends on its format and length. A typical compressed song is about 4 megabytes, while a lossless one can be several times bigger.
Worked example
With 128 GB of space and songs about 4 MB each, you can fit about 32,000 songs.
Questions
What size is an average song?
A typical compressed song runs about 3 to 5 megabytes. Lossless files are much bigger, often 20 to 40 megabytes.
Does the system take up space?
Yes. The operating system and apps use part of the storage, so the usable total is less than the box says.
Why does my count look different?
Song lengths vary, and some songs are larger than the average. Use this as a rough guide.
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