At present, some encoder elements require their bitrate property to be set in bits per second, and some require kilobits per second. For example, theoraenc requires kbps, whereas xvidenc and ffenc_* require bps. Conversely, vorbisenc requires bps whereas lame requires kbps.

This is annoying and inconsistant and makes it more difficult than necessary to code apps which allow the user to choose between a number of different encoders.

As such, all elements should use the same unit for bitrate.