Audio File Size for 3-Minute CD Quality WAV
A 3-minute stereo WAV at 44100 Hz / 16-bit is approximately 30.1 MB.
How to use this tool
- Enter sample rate, bit depth, channels and duration in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your file size and the full breakdown beneath it.
A typical 3-minute song at CD quality (44.1 kHz, 16-bit stereo) creates an uncompressed WAV file of around 30 MB.
Frequently asked questions
- How large is 1 minute of CD-quality audio?
- 1 minute of 44.1 kHz, 16-bit stereo PCM is approximately 10.09 MB uncompressed.
- Does this include MP3 compression?
- No — this calculator is for uncompressed PCM (WAV/AIFF). Use the Bitrate File Size calculator for compressed formats.