Sample Rate & Buffer Size Latency Calculator

Your audio buffer size sets how much latency the system adds: latency = buffer ÷ sample rate. Pick a sample rate to see what each buffer size costs, one way and round-trip. (Real round-trip latency adds a little more for AD/DA conversion and drivers.)

Buffer sizes are usually chosen in your DAW or audio interface settings. Smaller = lower latency but more CPU load and risk of dropouts.