LUFS Headroom Calculator

Calculate LUFS headroom and true peak margin for streaming loudness targets. Free mastering calculator for audio release planning.

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).