Physics

Helmholtz Resonator Calculator

Find the resonant frequency of a Helmholtz resonator.

Parameters Live Compute
Calculated Output
Resonant frequency (Hz) 172.63
Formula: f = (c/2π)·√(A ÷ (V·L))
Step-by-Step Breakdown
1. Values used:
2. Neck area = 0.0005
3. Cavity volume = 0.001
4. Neck length = 0.05
5. Speed of sound = 343
6.
7. Resonant frequency = 172.63Hz
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A Helmholtz resonator is the air-spring effect that makes a bottle hum when you blow across it.

The math behind it

f = (c/2π)·√(A ÷ (V·L)), where A is the neck area, V the cavity volume and L the neck length.

Worked Example

A = 5 cm², V = 1 L, L = 5 cm → about 110 Hz.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this used?

In bass-reflex speakers, mufflers and acoustic absorbers.

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