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How many songs per gigabyte can be stored on a hard drive?

The number of songs that can be stored on a hard drive per gigabyte depends on the audio format and quality. Here are some estimated figures for common audio formats:

1. MP3 (128 Kbps): Approximately 200 songs per gigabyte.

2. MP3 (256 Kbps): Approximately 100 songs per gigabyte.

3. MP3 (320 Kbps): Approximately 70 songs per gigabyte.

4. FLAC (lossless): Approximately 20 to 30 songs per gigabyte.

5. WAV (lossless): Approximately 10 to 15 songs per gigabyte.

Remember, these numbers are estimations and can vary slightly depending on specific encoding.

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