LUFS stands for Loudness Unit Full Scale. LUFS measure a piece of audio's perceived loudness by analyzing its levels over time, making it a more reliable method of leveling audio for listener consumption than a peak meter.

What is a good LUFS?

For broadcast, the recommended standard is -23 LUFS — but that's different from mastering music for playback. We often make subjective calls about how much dynamic range we want, and we can master to whatever LUFS we want.

What are LUFS in music?

LUFS stands for Loudness Units relative to Full Scale. It's a standardized measurement of audio loudness that factors human perception and electrical signal intensity together. LUFS are used to set targets for audio normalization in broadcast systems for cinema, TV, radio and music streaming.