Speed of Sound in Solids Calculator
Free calculate speed of sound in steel, aluminum, concrete, and other solid materials. determine sound speed using young's modulus, bulk modulus, and density.
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Speed of Sound in Solids Formulas
Longitudinal Wave
v = √(E / ρ)
Where:
- • v = speed of sound (m/s)
- • E = Young's modulus (Pa)
- • ρ = density (kg/m³)
Common Values
- • Steel: ~5960 m/s
- • Aluminum: ~6420 m/s
- • Copper: ~4760 m/s
- • Concrete: ~3200 m/s
- • Glass: ~5640 m/s