E3 — 164.81 Hz
E3 (MIDI 52) vibrates 164.81 times per second at standard concert pitch. Play the reference tone below, or tune to it with the online tuner.
E3 at different reference pitches
| Reference (A4) | E3 frequency | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| 415 Hz | 155.45 Hz | Baroque pitch |
| 432 Hz | 161.82 Hz | “Verdi” pitch |
| 440 Hz | 164.81 Hz | Standard concert pitch |
| 442 Hz | 165.56 Hz | European orchestras |
| 444 Hz | 166.31 Hz | European orchestras |
Physical properties
- Period: one cycle every 6.07 ms
- Wavelength in air: ≈ 2.08 m (at 20 °C, 343 m/s)
- MIDI note number: 52
- Octave up: E4 = 329.63 Hz · Octave down: 82.41 Hz