Speed of Sound Calculator

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✖The Specific heat ratio of a gas is the ratio of the specific heat of the gas at a constant pressure to its specific heat at a constant volumeⓘ Specific Heat Ratio [γ]			+10% -10%
✖The temperature of Gas is the measure of hotness or coldness of a gas.ⓘ Temperature of Gas [T]			+10% -10%

✖The speed of sound is defined as the dynamic propagation of sound waves.ⓘ Speed of Sound [𝒶]

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Work done in isothermal process (using pressure)

Work =[R]*Temperature of Gas*ln(Initial Pressure of System/Final Pressure of System) GO

Heat transferred in isothermal process (using pressure)

Heat=[R]*Temperature of Gas*ln(Initial Pressure of System/Final Pressure of System) GO

Work done in isothermal process (using volume)

Work =[R]*Temperature of Gas*ln(Final Volume of System/Initial Volume of System) GO

Heat transferred in isothermal process (using volume)

Heat=[R]*Temperature of Gas*ln(Final Volume of System/Initial Volume of System) GO

Average speed of gases

Average speed of the gas=(sqrt((8*[R]*Temperature of Gas)/(pi*Molar Mass))) GO

Density of Gas when pressure and temperature of gas are given

Density of Gas=Pressure of Gas/(Universal Gas Constant*Temperature of Gas) GO

RMS speed

Root mean square velocity=(sqrt((3*[R]*Temperature of Gas)/Molar Mass)) GO

Equipartition energy for molecule having n degrees of freedom

Equipartition energy=(Degree of Freedom*[BoltZ]*Temperature of Gas)/2 GO

Most probable speed

Most probable speed=(sqrt((2*[R]*Temperature of Gas)/Molar Mass)) GO

STP

STP=Volume of Gas*(273/Temperature of Gas)*(Pressure of Gas/100) GO

Equipartition energy

Equipartition energy=([BoltZ]*Temperature of Gas)/2 GO

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Velocity of sound using dynamic pressure and density

Speed of Sound=sqrt((Specific Heat Ratio*Pressure)/Density) GO

Speed of Sound Formula

Speed of Sound=sqrt(Specific Heat Ratio*[R-Dry-Air]*Temperature of Gas)
𝒶=sqrt(γ*[R-Dry-Air]*T)

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Which factors affect the speed of sound?

There are two factors that affect the speed of sound: The density of the medium and the Temperature of the medium.

How to Calculate Speed of Sound?

Speed of Sound calculator uses Speed of Sound=sqrt(Specific Heat Ratio*[R-Dry-Air]*Temperature of Gas) to calculate the Speed of Sound, The speed of sound is defined as the dynamic propagation of sound waves and depends on the characteristics of the medium through which the propagation takes place. Speed of Sound and is denoted by 𝒶 symbol.

How to calculate Speed of Sound using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Speed of Sound, enter Specific Heat Ratio (γ) and Temperature of Gas (T) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Speed of Sound calculation can be explained with given input values -> 117.3831 = sqrt(1.6*[R-Dry-Air]*30).

FAQ

What is Speed of Sound?

The speed of sound is defined as the dynamic propagation of sound waves and depends on the characteristics of the medium through which the propagation takes place and is represented as 𝒶=sqrt(γ*[R-Dry-Air]*T) or Speed of Sound=sqrt(Specific Heat Ratio*[R-Dry-Air]*Temperature of Gas). The Specific heat ratio of a gas is the ratio of the specific heat of the gas at a constant pressure to its specific heat at a constant volume and The temperature of Gas is the measure of hotness or coldness of a gas.

How to calculate Speed of Sound?

The speed of sound is defined as the dynamic propagation of sound waves and depends on the characteristics of the medium through which the propagation takes place is calculated using Speed of Sound=sqrt(Specific Heat Ratio*[R-Dry-Air]*Temperature of Gas). To calculate Speed of Sound, you need Specific Heat Ratio (γ) and Temperature of Gas (T). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Specific Heat Ratio and Temperature of Gas and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Speed of Sound?

In this formula, Speed of Sound uses Specific Heat Ratio and Temperature of Gas. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Speed of Sound=sqrt((Specific Heat Ratio*Pressure)/Density)

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