Wave Period Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Wave Period:

\[ \text{T} = \frac{1}{f} \]

Where:

\( \text{T} \) is the wave period (seconds)
\( f \) is the frequency (Hz)

Alternatively, using wavelength and velocity:

\[ \text{T} = \frac{\text{WL}}{\text{V}} \]

Where:

\( \text{T} \) is the wave period (seconds)
\( \text{WL} \) is the wavelength (meters)
\( \text{V} \) is the wave speed (m/s)

What is a Wave Period?

A wave period is defined as the total time it takes for a wave to propagate one cycle or one wavelength. A wave period should not be confused with a wavelength or a frequency. A wavelength is the distance of one propagation and a frequency is the inverse of the period.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Frequency \( f \) = 5 Hz

Step 1: Calculate the wave period using frequency:

\[ \text{T} = \frac{1}{5} = 0.2 \text{ seconds} \]

So, the Wave Period is 0.2 seconds.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Wavelength \( \text{WL} \) = 10 meters
Wave Speed \( \text{V} \) = 2 m/s

Step 1: Calculate the wave period using wavelength and velocity:

\[ \text{T} = \frac{10}{2} = 5 \text{ seconds} \]

So, the Wave Period is 5 seconds.