LUFS Headroom Calculator
Integrated loudness targets and peak headroom for streaming platforms.
How the LUFS headroom calculator works
Select a platform loudness target, enter current integrated LUFS and true peak. The tool shows required gain change, resulting true peak, and headroom to 0 dBTP for mastering decisions.
Key terms
- LUFS - loudness units relative to full scale; perceived level for streaming.
- True peak (dBTP) - inter-sample peak level; platforms often cap near ?1 dBTP.
- Headroom - reserve before clipping after loudness normalization.
Frequently asked questions
- What LUFS target does Spotify use? About -14 LUFS integrated for music streaming normalization (check platform specs for updates).