Interactive Lab
Helmholtz resonator
A cavity with a narrow neck that resonates at a specific frequency — like blowing across a bottle. The air in the neck acts as a vibrating plug, while the cavity provides the spring-like restoring force. Adjust the geometry to change the resonant frequency, then blow to hear the physics.
f = (c / 2π) √(A / (V · L)) — Helmholtz resonance frequency
Cross-section view
Cavity volume
500 cm³
Neck length
5.0 cm
Neck diameter
2.0 cm
Resonance
Resonant frequency0 Hz
Musical note—
Cents offset—
Wavelength—
Neck area (A)—
StatusIdle