Wave Speed

Calculate the speed, frequency, or wavelength of a wave.

Wave Parameters

Wave Speed (v)

m/s

Frequency (f)

Wavelength (λ)

Calculation Results

Enter two parameters to find the third

About this calculator

Quick Reference

vWave Speed

fFrequency

λWavelength

Overview

Wave speed is the distance a wave travels per unit of time. It is directly related to the wave's frequency and its wavelength.

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Pro Tips

Speed = Frequency × Wavelength (v = fλ).
For electromagnetic waves (light), the speed in a vacuum is c ≈ 3 × 10⁸ m/s.
The frequency of a wave remains constant when it moves from one medium to another.

Fun Facts

"Sound travels much faster in solids than in air."
"The 'sonic boom' occurs when an object travels faster than the speed of sound."
"Tsunami waves can travel across the ocean as fast as a jet plane."

Formula: v = f · λ