Speed of Sound in Solids Calculator

Calculate the speed of longitudinal waves in a thin solid rod.

Input Parameters

Material Preset

Young's Modulus (E)

Unit

Density (ρ) (kg/m³)

Calculation Results

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Quick Reference

EYoung's Modulus (N/m²)

ρMaterial Density (kg/m³)

vSpeed of Sound (m/s)

Overview

In a long, thin solid rod, the speed of sound (longitudinal wave velocity) is determined by the material's elasticity and density.

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Fun Facts

"The speed of sound in steel is about 5,960 m/s—over 17 times faster than in air."
"Beryllium has one of the highest speeds of sound among metals (about 12,890 m/s) due to its high stiffness and low density."
"Whales can communicate over huge distances in the ocean because sound travels fast and far in water."

Formula: v = √(E / ρ)