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Exposure Calculator

Calculate exposure value from aperture and shutter speed.

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Calculator

Enter the values below. Every quantity identifies its unit or meaning.

Formula / methodEV100 = log₂(N² / t), where N is f-number and t is shutter time in seconds.

How to use this calculator

What to enter

Enter or select the following as requested: Aperture (f-number); Shutter speed (seconds). Follow the units, valid ranges, examples, and options displayed beside each field.

What the result means

The output gives the imaging, print, video, or audio value implied by the settings entered. Confirm whether the tool uses pixels, physical dimensions, frames per second, samples, bits, or another unit, and check the intended output medium.

When to use it

Use this to plan capture, editing, playback, or print settings. Preview the result on the target device or medium because display, compression, and hardware behavior can affect the final outcome.