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What is the average size of an mp3 file?

The average size of an MP3 file can vary significantly depending on several factors, including the audio quality, length, and bit rate. Here are some common MP3 file sizes:

Low-Quality (Bit rate: 96 kbps):

- 1 minute: approximately 0.8 to 1.2 megabytes (MB)

- 3 minutes: approximately 2.4 to 3.7 MB

- 5 minutes: approximately 4 to 6.3 MB

Medium-Quality (Bit rate: 128 kbps):

- 1 minute: approximately 1.1 to 1.6 MB

- 3 minutes: approximately 3.3 to 5 MB

- 5 minutes: approximately 5.5 to 8.3 MB

High-Quality (Bit rate: 192 kbps):

- 1 minute: approximately 1.7 to 2.5 MB

- 3 minutes: approximately 5 to 7.4 MB

- 5 minutes: approximately 8.3 to 12.3 MB

Very High-Quality (Bit rate: 320 kbps):

- 1 minute: approximately 2.8 to 4.2 MB

- 3 minutes: approximately 8.3 to 12.5 MB

- 5 minutes: approximately 13.8 to 20.8 MB

These sizes are rough estimates and can vary slightly depending on the music and encoder used. Higher bit rates result in larger file sizes but generally provide better audio quality.

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