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Packet Loss Percentage Calculator

Enter the number of packets sent and received to calculate the packet loss percentage.

1.30%

13 of 1000 packets lost · Noticeable

Under 1% packet loss is generally imperceptible for most use, 1-2.5% can affect voice/video calls, and above 5% typically causes significant disruption to real-time traffic.

How to use this tool

  1. 1Enter the number of packets sent.
  2. 2Enter the number of packets received.
  3. 3See the loss percentage and a quality rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much packet loss is a problem?+

Under 1% is generally unnoticeable for most traffic, 1-2.5% can start affecting voice and video calls, and above 5% typically causes serious disruption to real-time applications.

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