Skip to main content
Speclore

Octave Bands Frequency Limits

Reference data and engineering information about octave bands frequency limits for miscellaneous applications.

octavebandsfrequencylimits

Overview

Engineering reference data for Octave Bands Frequency Limits in miscellaneous.

Key Formulas

Unit Conversion

y=xky = x \cdot k

Multiply by conversion factor.

Linear Interpolation

y=y1+(xx1)(y2y1)x2x1y = y_1 + \frac{(x - x_1)(y_2 - y_1)}{x_2 - x_1}

Estimate between two known points.

Percentage

p=partwhole×100%p = \frac{\text{part}}{\text{whole}} \times 100\%

Part as fraction of whole.

Variables

SymbolDescriptionUnit
xxInput value
yyOutput value
kkConversion factor
11 rows
Standard Octave Band Frequencies
Lower Band Limit(Hz)
Center Frequency(Hz)
Upper Band Limit(Hz)
111622
2231.544
446388
88125177
177250355
355500710
71010001420
142020002840
284040005680
5680800011360
113601600022720

Source: engineeringtoolbox.com

33 rows
Standard One-Third-Octave Band Frequencies
Lower Band Limit(Hz)
Center Frequency(Hz)
Upper Band Limit(Hz)
11.212.514.1
14.11617.8
17.82022.4
22.42528.2
28.231.535.5
35.54044.7
44.75056.2
56.26370.8
70.88089.1
89.1100112
112125141
141160178
178200224
224250282
282315355
355400447
447500562
562630708
708800891
89110001122
112212501413
141316001778
177820002239
223925002818
281831503548
354840004467
446750005623
562363007079
707980008913
89131000011220
112201250014130
141301600017780
177802000022390

Source: engineeringtoolbox.com

Wavelength and Frequency Relationship

The wavelength of a sound wave is inversely proportional to its frequency and can be calculated using:

λ=cf\lambda = \frac{c}{f}

Where:

  • λ\lambda = wavelength (m)
  • cc = speed of sound in the medium (m/s)
  • ff = frequency (Hz)

A typical value for the speed of sound in air at 20°C is 343 m/s. This relationship is fundamental to understanding how sound behaves in different media and for calculations involving acoustic systems and wave propagation.

Interactive Charts

Decibel A, B and C

Notes, Octaves and Frequencies

References