Air Column Resonance Calculator (Open & Closed Pipes)

Resonant frequencies of open-open and closed-open pipes (flutes, organ pipes, tubes).

Results

Frequency fₙ—
Wavelength—
First five resonances (Hz)—

How to use the Air Column Resonance Calculator

  1. Enter or select: Pipe type, Length L, Speed of sound, Harmonic number n.
  2. The results (Frequency fₙ, Wavelength, First five resonances (Hz)) are calculated instantly as you type.
  3. Use “Copy link” to share the calculation with the same input values.

Formula

  • Open: fₙ = n·v/(2L)
  • Closed: fₙ = (2n − 1)·v/(4L)
ExpressionApply operationsCalculated result