Packet Loss Calculator
Calculate effective network throughput and retransmission percentage based on bandwidth, packet loss rate, and round-trip time.
How to Use the Packet Loss Calculator
- Enter link bandwidth in Mbps.
- Enter packet loss rate (%).
- Enter round-trip time in milliseconds.
- Click Calculate to see effective throughput.
Casos de Uso
- •Diagnosing network performance issues.
- •Evaluating WAN link quality for VoIP or video conferencing.
- •Planning QoS policies for critical applications.
- •Comparing MPLS vs internet connectivity options.
Fórmula
Effective throughput = Bandwidth × (1 − loss)^(RTT/packet_time). Retransmissions = loss × 100%.
Perguntas Frequentes
How much packet loss is acceptable?
Less than 1% is generally acceptable. Above 5% causes noticeable degradation; above 10% is serious.
What causes packet loss?
Network congestion, faulty hardware, wireless interference, or misconfigured QoS policies are common causes.
How does packet loss affect VoIP?
Even 1–2% packet loss causes noticeable audio quality degradation in VoIP calls. Use QoS to prioritize voice traffic.