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Crest Factor Calculator

Compare peak and RMS levels measured on the same signal.

Your result
Crest factor (dB)
13

How this works

crest factor = peak dB − RMS dB

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Use compatible meter calibration and time spans. A negative result suggests mismatched measurements.

Calculations run on your device. No audio uploads, account, or email required. Numerical outputs are rounded for display; these tools do not analyze a recording unless explicitly stated.

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