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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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Select material to calculate speed of sound

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

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